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Mistakes to avoid during the school year It's just as important for parents to be prepared for the rigors of the school year as it is for their children. Being in the right frame of mind will help parents make smart, supportive decisions that can help their children find success. Kumon Math and Reading Centres offer the following tips to help parents avoid five common mistakes when supporting their children's academic success: Underestimating Your Children's Ability Don't underestimate your children's abilities by assuming that they will be weak in a subject just because you were. Expect your children to reach their potential in all subjects. And if your children are struggling in math but love reading, help them discover new ways to enjoy math. Expecting Perfection Instead of Progress If you only praise your children when they complete a task or reach a goal, they may give up long before ever finishing. Demonstrate your belief in them and their abilities by giving genuine and frequent praise for progress and effort. Allowing Your Children to Quit Whenever the Work Gets Hard Encourage your children to persevere when schoolwork becomes challenging. Help them take a step-by-step approach. Work with your children to identify the information needed to solve problems and pinpoint places where you think they might get stuck. Allowing Your Children to Be Disorganized The most successful students acquire good study habits and strong organizational skills with the help of their parents. Start by creating a special learning area at home and a set time for homework and reading. Show them how to organize their time by using a calendar or day planner. Refusing to Admit that Your Children Are Capable of Doing Anything Wrong Children, no matter how hard they try, will make mistakes; but mistakes are opportunities for learning. Remember this the next time a teacher, friend or parent brings your children's behaviour to your attention. Speak to your children privately and decide the best way to handle it. More educational tips and hints can be found online at www.facebook.com/ kumon. You can learn more about the Kumon program at www.kumon.ca. --www.newscanada.com 5 Back to School, Thursday, September 1, 2011 Fall Registration It's that time again . . . Sign up early to avoid disappointment! "It's fun tossing rocks at the ACC" Ways to sign up for leagues at the Acton Curling Club: 1. Send an email at any time to -membership@actoncurlingclub.com 2. Call the ACC's `New Member Hotline' -1- 866-542-0539 3. Visit the curling club's website -- and go to the new member online registration form 4. Come to the curling club in person on Saturday, Sept 24th - 10:00am to 3:00pm Back due to popular demand! Our Fall 7-week `Learn-To-Curl' program starts Oct 23rd. Go to website for details. Acton Curling Club For more information visit www.actoncurlingclub.com LuLu Belle Health and Beauty Spa Back to School Packages ·Fruit Fusion Manicure Fruit Fusion Pedicure Eyebrow wax: Clean up $55.00 +tax ·Deep Cleanse facial with upgraded mask 15 minutes back or Scalp massage Hand treatment with polish $65.00 +tax ·Diamond Dermabrasion 30 minutes back massage Ionic foot detox treatment For more info about appearing in this Fall Registration Special Feature please contact Amy Sykes 905-873-0301 ext. 237 or features@independentfreepress.com $144.00 +tax Available August 22, 2011 until September 10, 2011 43 Guelph St., Unit #3, Georgetown 905-702-0377