Author Archives: Paula D'Orazio

Why Terry Fox Matters

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

I remember Terry Fox – vividly. I was very young and can recall little else about that early part of my childhood. But I remember him. And I will never, ever forget him. What Terry Fox did was amazing. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Teens With Special Needs, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged It's the journey not the destination, Keep trying, Marathon of Hope, Mental Health, one person can make a difference, Physical Health, school, special needs, teach kids to have goals, teach kids to keep trying, Terry Fox, Terry Fox message, Terry Fox run | Leave a comment

Get it done: Focus on Executive Function

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Ever notice that, when we hurry, things actually take longer and we’re not so nice to be around? Think about it for a second. We tend to drop stuff, get easily annoyed or even forget to do things altogether? And … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs | Tagged brain development, child behaviour, child development, Executive function, hurried child, hurried parent, Mental Health, school, special needs, working memory | Leave a comment

Will play-based Kindergarten really prepare my child for grade 1?

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Let’s face it – parents tend to worry when their kid is starting Kindergarten. They stew about how Junior will fasten his jacket, manage his backpack, open his lunch and snack containers and get along with his classmates. They worry … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged Emergent learning, Full day kindergarten, JK/SK, learning through play, play and early learning, play builds brains, play is learning, Play-based learning, Preparing for Kindergarten, school | 8 Comments

Backpacks and lunches and laces – oh my!

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Got the urge To write an ode, A simple verse No hidden code. Came across Some stuff that’s cool, That you may like For back to school.

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Preparing for Kindergarten | Tagged back to school, backpack, healthy snacks and lunches, ParticipACTION, school, school health, shoelaces, special needs, teaching kids to tie shoes | Leave a comment

Surviving Postpartum Day 3: I Wish I Knew

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Back and forth and back and forth in the rocking chair, babe in arms, singing You Are My Sunshine in monotone whilst bawling my eyes out for an entire day – that was my postpartum day 3. Or was it … Continue reading →