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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.
Encouraging Your Baby to Roll
Photo by Carlos Santiago: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-a-newborn-baby-lying-on-a-soft-blanket-20886783/ As a parent,...
Aurelie
Apr 18, 20242 min read
Making the Most of Maternity Leave
Photo by Yan Krukau: https://www.pexels.com/photo/pregnant-woman-doing-excercise-7155529/ Welcoming a new addition to the family is an...
Aurelie
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Nurturing Emotional Intelligence: Helping Babies Manage Emotions Through Storytelling and Creativity
Photo by Mushtaq Hussain: https://www.pexels.com/photo/mother-carrying-her-child-13801898/ In every teaching opportunity, there's a...
Aurelie
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Tiny Steps, Big Strides: A Guide to Helping Your Baby Walk
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova: https://www.pexels.com/photo/crop-anonymous-kid-playing-with-toy-on-stones-of-shore-3932922/ As parents,...
Aurelie
Apr 11, 20242 min read
Tackling Messy Baby Eating: 10 Solutions for Sanity-Saving Parents
Photo by Karolina Grabowska: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-boy-holding-a-spoon-7946745/ Feeding time with a baby can be a delightful...
Aurelie
Apr 11, 20242 min read
How to Dissociate Nursing from Sleeping Time
Photo by William Fortunato : https://www.pexels.com/photo/crop-anonymous-black-mother-holding-hand-of-baby-lying-on-bed-6393346/ For many...
Aurelie
Apr 11, 20242 min read
Baby's First Bites: A Flavorful Journey Begins!
Photo by Sydney Troxell: https://www.pexels.com/photo/loaf-bread-708488/ Embarking on the journey of introducing your little one to solid...
Aurelie
Apr 9, 20243 min read
Jet Lag Survival: Navigating Time Zones with Your Tiny Traveler
Traveling with a newborn is both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to dealing with jet lag. But fear not, parents! With...
Aurelie
Apr 8, 20245 min read
Babies, Music, and the Beautiful Chaos of Learning
Let's talk about babies and music. You know, those little bundles of joy who light up at the sound of a catchy tune? Well, it turns out...
Aurelie
Mar 9, 20242 min read
Baby Modeling: Impact on Self-Esteem and Tips for Parents
In today's fast-paced world, where social media dominates our lives and visual content reigns supreme, the allure of baby modeling has...
Aurelie
Feb 25, 20243 min read
Newborn Sleep Tips for Busy Parents
Photo by Marcin Jozwiak from Pexels Parenthood is a thrilling journey filled with joy, love, and, let's face it, sleepless nights....
Aurelie
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Double the Voices, Double the Brilliance: A Guide to Bilingual Parenting
In a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected, the ability to communicate in more than one language is a valuable asset....
Aurelie
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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...
Aurelie
Jan 13, 20237 min read
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
Jan 6, 20234 min read
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
Mar 22, 20224 min read
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 28, 20216 min read
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
Apr 13, 20216 min read
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
Feb 11, 20213 min read
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
Jan 9, 20217 min read
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
Dec 30, 20204 min read
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
Nov 4, 20205 min read
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 30, 20208 min read
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 28, 20203 min read
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 19, 20206 min read
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