Live Out Loud - Adventures of a mom

I am an immigrant to Canada and even though I came when I was young and finished High School here, it wasn't in Ontario.  Besides, it's been so long and my worldview about what the role of parents in our children's education has developed over the years. Our church had a workshop this week on giving tips and information to Parents who may want to learn more about the Ontario School System.  I was asked to speak as a Parent and I put together a slide show. Here is the link , in case anyone finds it helpful:  https://www.slideshare.net/secret/tLduwHBvrw5aK6 I haven't had time to record my presentation to match the slides but if you have any questions, I'd love to hear from you!!!

We are in the middle of the summer and I've had this thought since end of June, but life is busy and so it's only now that I get to write down my thoughts. It was end of June.  The kids were looking forward to summer vacation.  I was dreading figuring out what to do with the kids all summer and where to put them while I work.  But both of us were looking forward to a break from school. And on the last week of school you get the REPORT CARD.  The one piece of paper that is supposed to give you some reassurance that all the hard work has paid off.  That one piece of paper is supposed to boost MY confidence that I was a good mom.  That my kids are on the right track.  That they are doing well.  That there is something I can be proud of. Yes, I know this doesn't sound right, but perhaps I'm not the only one on earth that feels this way? I have blogged before about the first time I received my kids' report cards here ....and I continue to learn from this. B