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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 13, 20237 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
Apr 28, 20216 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
Feb 11, 20213 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
Jan 9, 20217 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
Dec 30, 20204 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
Nov 4, 20205 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
Oct 30, 20208 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 16, 20208 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20206 min read
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, 20207 min read
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, 20207 min read
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 15, 20203 min read
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, 20207 min read
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 24, 20208 min read
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
Jul 22, 20205 min read
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, 20205 min read
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...
Aurelie
Jun 8, 20203 min read
Education Monsters’ recommendations for finance books
There are countless finance books on the market, and these are my favorite picks. The classic must-reads: The Wealthy Barber by David...
Aurelie
Jun 5, 202010 min read
Little girls and money
How to bridge the money gap and stand up for equal pay. Mastering our budget, savings, and investments will ensure independence and...
Aurelie
May 27, 20207 min read
Teach kids important lessons about money
Parents want their kids to be financially smart, but It can be taboo to talk about money. Money is a delicate topic for most adults, so...
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