Moving to Paris for love: how to be happy in a new city
I’d like to dedicate this blog article to my love, who’s made the bold move to follow me to a new country. It’s not easy to adapt to a...
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Education monsters was founded to inspire lifelong growth and challenge traditional methods of teaching and learning. The blog and podcast will make you ponder on the realities of our educational system and how we can accelerate access to education and strengthen communities.
Aurelie
- Jan 6
- 4 min
Moving back to my hometown
Last year, I made the irrational decision to leave Montreal, a place with better job opportunities and happy hikes to get closer to my...
Aurelie
- Mar 22, 2022
- 4 min
7 Hurtful sentences to NEVER say to your child
Photo by Alex Green from Pexels Every parent has come across frustrating situations with their kids. Parents may unleash harsh words when...
Aurelie
- Apr 28, 2021
- 6 min
Teaching sustainability at a young age
I would like to thank Daisy Yu and Ruth Almodal for their kind help on providing references for vegan foods, and alternative solutions to...
Aurelie
- Apr 13, 2021
- 6 min
A cocktail of nature and video games to keep your kid engaged
A mix between video games and nature can enhance brain stimulation for kids during the pandemic. Photo credit: Pexel I would like to...
Aurelie
- Feb 11, 2021
- 3 min
Happy Valentine’s day with kids
Valentine’s day is for couples… or is it? When it comes to celebrating love, why should we limit ourselves to romantic love? The majority...
Aurelie
- Jan 9, 2021
- 7 min
When the teacher becomes a student
Photo credit: Thierry Raimbault https://www.flickr.com/photos/147379567@N03/ I’ve taught French and English on Italki for 1.5 years and...
Aurelie
- Dec 30, 2020
- 4 min
When a virus slaps you in the face, turn the other cheek
Phew, 2020 is ending soon! The most important lesson I’ve learned in 2020 is to make lemonade (I actually did) and how to put aside but...
Aurelie
- Nov 4, 2020
- 5 min
What’s your relationship with money?
Photo credit: Thierry Raimbault https://www.flickr.com/photos/147379567@N03/ Often, when we hear someone say: “This dress is not on sale,...
Aurelie
- Oct 30, 2020
- 8 min
Why can’t I cheer up during this pandemic?
Photo credit: Thierry Raimbault https://www.flickr.com/photos/147379567@N03/ To my dear friend Chloé Guinaudie. Her wisdom and...
Aurelie
- Oct 28, 2020
- 3 min
If you’re a scientist, learn SQL now!
Improve your data science skills using SQL (Structured Query Language). Photo credit: Thierry Raimbault https://www.flickr.com/photos/147...
Aurelie
- Oct 19, 2020
- 6 min
Follow these steps to become a professional graphic designer
If you are considering a career path in art and want to become a graphic designer, there are several options for you. A great friend of...
Aurelie
- Oct 16, 2020
- 8 min
Obtain anything you want with these negotiation tricks!
Photo credit: Thierry Raimbault https://www.flickr.com/photos/147379567@N03/ A friend of mine started an MBA program and shared his...
Aurelie
- Oct 15, 2020
- 4 min
Learn more about TFSAs, RRSPs and RESPs (3/3)
If you live in Canada, you’ve probably heard of these acronyms. These are types of programs and accounts you can sign up for to invest...
Aurelie
- Oct 14, 2020
- 6 min
What are the different types of investments? (2/3)
If you’ve read the article on Intro to investing in Canada and feel ready to learn more about investing, you’re in the right place. I’ve...
Aurelie
- Oct 13, 2020
- 7 min
Intro to investing in Canada (1/3)
At some point in our financial journey, we needed to be faced with this hard conversation: how to start investing and where do we begin....
Aurelie
- Oct 7, 2020
- 7 min
Glamping like a queen and being overly prepared like a boss
Get ready for the outdoors experience with the comfort from home! When I lived in France, I spent my vacation with my family. They...
Aurelie
- Sep 28, 2020
- 6 min
Feeling homesick?
If your usual remedies don't work, try not to diminish your feelings, but try to build several notions of home instead... I moved out of...
Aurelie
- Sep 15, 2020
- 3 min
Please reconsider classroom pets
What are the issues with having pets to teach kids in the classroom. After working with rodents in the lab for 7 years, the ethical...
Aurelie
- Sep 10, 2020
- 7 min
Can martial arts help with bullying ?
For everyone who has been bullied in their lives. A friend of mine recently shared her experience as a mother of 2 kids. One of them was...
Aurelie
- Aug 25, 2020
- 8 min
The perfect side hustle for an extrovert (and introverts too)
How online teaching changed my views on having a job When I started my research job at a public hospital, my salary was surprisingly low....
Aurelie
- Aug 3, 2020
- 6 min
How to explain the killing of Breonna Taylor to your kids (in simple terms)?
As an ally of the Black community, I would like to honor Breonna Taylor’s life in this article and help the next generation be more...
Aurelie
- Jul 22, 2020
- 5 min
When parents fight over money
Address the money issues instead of burying them Long-term romantic relationships are complex, and fighting is inevitable. However, some...
Aurelie
- Jun 26, 2020
- 5 min
17 Illustrated books to educate your kids on cultural diversity
How to increase your kids’ awareness about differences today? Photo: "Quand on était seuls" by David A. Robertson and Julie Flett When I...
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