It can be difficult to watch your child struggle at school. Begging not to go in the morning, crying when they get home, and constantly fighting about homework can be draining on everyone in the family.
On a sunny morning in Calgary, Prince of Peace School hummed with the lively chatter of students. The classrooms and hallways were abuzz with anticipation, not just for another school day, but for something special that had been making a big difference in their community. Amid the rising challenges of increasing class sizes, escalating mental health concerns, and complex social needs, this school has discovered a new solution: Big Brothers, Big Sisters (BBSS) Teen Mentoring program.
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If you are parenting a bright but disorganized student, you may feel frustrated by this obstacle between your student’s potential and actual achievement. If you are disorganized, you may even feel hopeless. But no matter what their age, there is no reason to feel stuck. As organizing expert Donna Goldberg reminds: “If you and your child invest the time it takes to organize supplies, homework and a study schedule, you can create the structure that they need to succeed.”
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