back to school - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:06:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 I Already Passed Kindergarten: A Responsibility Lesson for Kids https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/09/i-already-passed-kindergarten-a-responsibility-lesson-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-already-passed-kindergarten-a-responsibility-lesson-for-kids Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:00:19 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15778 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) When my children were young, each September I would take some time to write letters to the teachers my children would have for the upcoming year.  I have found this to be an effective way to help the teacher get to know my child more quickly, […]

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]]> Surviving September: Back to School and Beyond https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/08/surviving-september-back-to-school-and-beyond/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=surviving-september-back-to-school-and-beyond Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:30:41 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15756 Back to school is just a few weeks away.  Check out our helpful infographic aimed at giving parents, teachers, and even kids some proactive strategies they can use to manage this transition as smoothly, productively, and as positively as possible.

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]]> What to Look for in a Backpack https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/08/what-to-look-for-in-a-backpack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-look-for-in-a-backpack Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:30:45 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15748 Backpacks are a staple for every student. They travel back and forth between home and school, lugging books and school supplies. They are put through the unavoidable daily abuse of being thrown on the ground, trampled on, stuffed into a cubby or locker, saving a spot in line, and become over-stretched and over-used with the […]

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]]> Back to School: Back to Routine! https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/09/back-to-school-back-to-routine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-to-school-back-to-routine Fri, 01 Sep 2017 11:00:07 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14246 Due to vacations, sleepovers, and the unstructured nature of no school, daily routines are often disrupted over the summer months. A consistent daily routine for kids is critical to them learning responsibility, time management, and so they get a good sleep.  Therefore, in September it is important to re-establish what morning, after-school and bedtime time should […]

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]]> Back to School: Make Ahead School Lunches https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/08/back-to-school-make-ahead-school-lunches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-to-school-make-ahead-school-lunches Fri, 25 Aug 2017 11:00:10 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14230 Packing your child’s lunch can seem like a daunting, never ending task, but with a little prep work you can suffer short term pain for long term gain!  With just over 10 days left before the big day, try some of these tips and recipes care of The Organized Housewife for lunches and snacks you […]

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]]> Back to School: OT’s Help Kids Succeed in the Classroom https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/08/back-to-school-ots-help-kids-succeed-in-the-classroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-to-school-ots-help-kids-succeed-in-the-classroom Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:00:04 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14225 As it’s back to school time we wanted to shed some light on the awesome work Occupational Therapists do to help children succeed in the school system.  From helping with IEP’s, to modifying the classroom environment, an Occupational Therapist can help to enhance the learning experience based on the individual needs of the child they […]

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]]> Back to School: The Stress-Free Survival Guide https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/08/back-to-school-the-stress-free-survival-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-to-school-the-stress-free-survival-guide Mon, 21 Aug 2017 11:00:10 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14220 Back to school is just a few weeks away.  Check out our helpful infographic aimed at giving parents, teachers, and even kids some proactive strategies they can use to manage this transition as smoothly, productively, and as positively as possible.

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]]> Back to School: Transition Planning for Children with Special Needs https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/08/back-to-school-transition-planning-for-children-with-special-needs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-to-school-transition-planning-for-children-with-special-needs Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:00:34 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14212 No matter your age, whether you are starting school for the first time, returning to the same school, moving up to middle or high school, moving away to university or going back to school after years in the workforce, the words “Back to school” can bring on both excitement and anxiety.  Many feel excited for […]

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]]> Back to School: How To Properly Select a Backpack https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/08/how-to-properly-select-a-backpack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-properly-select-a-backpack Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:00:02 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14203 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Backpacks are a staple for every student. They travel back and forth between home and school, lugging books and school supplies. They are put through the unavoidable daily abuse of being thrown on the ground, trampled on, stuffed into a cubby or locker, saving a spot […]

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]]> Resources to Get Back to Routine https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/09/resources-to-get-back-to-routine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=resources-to-get-back-to-routine Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:00:09 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=11196 Summer vacation is officially over and the kids are back to school!  Due to vacations, sleepovers, and the unstructured nature of no school, daily routines are often disrupted over the summer months. A consistent daily routine for kids is critical to them learning responsibility, time management, and so they get a good sleep.  Therefore in […]

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