How Do I Turn Blue Jays and Dodgers Games Into Fun Learning at Home?
Turn Blue Jays World Series excitement into hands-on learning at home! Discover fun math, literacy, and creative activities for kids, from calculating batting averages to creating baseball cards, storytelling, and dancing to the “OK Blue Jays” song. Perfect for children of all ages.
How Can I Help My Child Build Their Confidence?
When a child says, “I’m stupid,” it can be heartbreaking. But affirmations alone aren’t enough to counter negative self-talk. In this blog, we explore actionable strategies to help your child build confidence, including creating a supportive environment, emphasizing effort over perfection, and providing tools to foster self-belief. These approaches empower children to challenge their inner critic and develop a positive mindset toward learning.
How Can I Help My Child with ADHD Focus and Stay on Track at Home?
Support your ADHD child at home with teacher-approved strategies, movement tips, and positive routines to boost focus, confidence, and independence.
How Can I Talk to My Child About the Teacher Strike Without Causing Stress?
With 51,000 teachers across Alberta beginning their historic strike, many children may feel confused or anxious, especially if they experienced instability during COVID-related school closures. This blog offers practical, compassionate strategies for parents to help their children understand the situation, manage their emotions, and maintain a sense of stability at home. From simple, age-appropriate explanations to maintaining routines and addressing learning gaps without pressure, these tips aim to support families during this uncertain time.
How Do I Teach My Child About the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? Tips & Resources
Teaching children about Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation can feel overwhelming, but it’s an important step in raising compassionate, informed citizens. This guide offers parents age-appropriate tips, meaningful activities, and trusted resources to help spark honest conversations and honour Indigenous voices at home.
How Do I Understand My Child’s IEP and What Should I Do in School Meetings?
Not sure how to understand your child’s IEP or what to do during school meetings? This helpful guide walks you through decoding IEPs, preparing questions, and ensuring your child gets the support they need.
How Do You Make Sure the Tutors are Qualified and Safe To Work With My Child?
Ensure your child’s tutor is truly qualified & safe: learn how Diamond Teachers Group verifies certification, references, record checks, privacy & more.
How Can I Help My Teen Succeed in Grade 9? Tips for a Confident Start
Starting high school can feel overwhelming but with the right guidance, Grade 9 can also be a period of growth and confidence. In this post, we share seven practical tips to support your teen through this important transition. From establishing daily routines and honing study skills, to building social confidence and nurturing self-advocacy, these strategies help your teen navigate academics and friendships with ease. Discover how to guide your teen toward a successful and confident high school start.
What Are Some Strategies to Help My Child Set Academic Goals for the New Semester?
Discover empowering strategies for parents: from SMART goal-setting and growth mindset to confidence-building workshops like Foundations for Success (Grades 7–10) and Future Ready (Grades 11–12). Equip your child or teen to set meaningful academic goals, embrace new challenges, and thrive this semester.
How Can I Help My Child Build Confidence and Social Skills for the New School Year?
Discover how to help your child flourish socially and academically this school year with practical strategies to build confidence, foster friendships, and ease back-to-school anxiety
How Do I Rebuild School-Year Routines Around Sleep, Screen Time, and Homework?
As summer winds down, it’s time to reset sleep schedules, rein in screen time, and reestablish homework habits without meltdowns. In this post, Julie Diamond, OCT, guides your family through easy, realistic steps to transition your child into back-to-school routines with confidence and calm. Discover how to gradually shift bedtimes, co-create screen agreements, set up a distraction-free homework zone, and reinforce consistency with compassion while building structure that supports learning and emotional well-being.
How Can I Tell If My Child Is Ready for the Next Grade? Simple At-Home Literacy and Math Activities for Grades 1, 4, 7, and 9 (Ontario Curriculum)
Wondering if your child is ready for the next school year? This blog offers easy, low-pressure literacy and math activities based on the Ontario curriculum for Grades 1, 4, 7, and 9 which are key transition years where academic expectations take a leap. Plus, find tips on what to look for, how to support your child’s learning at home, and what to do if they’re struggling. Every child develops at their own pace, and we’re here to help you support their journey with confidence.
What Can I Do If My Child Has Anxiety About Going Into a New Grade?
Is your child feeling nervous about entering a new grade? You’re not alone and there are ways to help. This blog shares practical, affirming strategies to support children with back-to-school anxiety, build their confidence, and create a calm transition. Learn how to listen, validate, and empower your learner every step of the way.
How Can Executive Functioning Skills Be Strengthened Over the Summer?
Summer is the perfect time to build your child’s executive functioning skills in a low-pressure, fun environment. Discover simple, everyday activities that boost planning, organization, time management, and emotional regulation helping your child grow into a confident, independent learner ready for the next school year.
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Kids? (And How to Empower Learning Beyond Screens This Summer)
How much screen time is too much for kids? This blog helps parents navigate healthy limits while empowering kids to learn and grow away from screens with engaging summer activities like biking, cooking, and reading.
What Are Some Ways to Combine Learning and Physical Activity This Summer?
Worried about summer learning loss? It doesn’t have to mean worksheets or screens. Keep your child’s mind sharp and body active with outdoor learning adventures like park math trails, nature art runs, and history hikes. These engaging activities help your child stay connected, curious, and ready to shine bright all summer long.
How Do I Support My Child’s Mental Health Through Art? Tips for Parents
Art isn’t just for fun — it’s a powerful tool for emotional expression and stress relief. In this blog, we share practical tips to help parents use art to support their child’s mental well-being, spark meaningful conversations, and create calming moments at home.
How Can I Teach My Child About Juneteenth in Canada? A Guide for Parents
Juneteenth may be a U.S. holiday, but its themes of freedom and justice are universal. This guide helps Canadian parents explain its meaning, share age-appropriate activities, and connect the conversation to Canada’s own Black history.
How Can I Help My Teen Thrive During June Exams? Academic & Wellness Tips for Success
June exam season can be overwhelming for both teens and parents. At Diamond Teachers Group, we’re here to help you support your teen’s success with practical academic strategies and wellness tips that foster focus, motivation, and emotional balance. From study routines to mindfulness tools, discover how to empower your teen to shine bright during this high-pressure time.
How Can I Teach My Child to Be Accepting of LGBTQ+ People?
June is Pride Month—a powerful opportunity for parents to teach children about kindness, empathy, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. This blog offers simple, age-appropriate tips to help you talk with your child about acceptance, model inclusive values, and raise compassionate allies. Let’s build a brighter, more welcoming future—starting at home.

