Jude Goodwin
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Jude Goodwin is a freelance writer and poet living in British Columbia, Canada. You can find more of her work on her website at judegoodwin.com
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Every Student Matters, Even IDL Students
The recent cuts by the Province of BC to funding for independent home-based learning will leave many families and IDL schools scrambling. Barbara's son attended an IDL and we asked her to tell us why. This is her story (name changed for privacy).
By Jude Goodwin5 years ago in Education
Is Your Child Being Bullied?
Before I talk about this subject I want to clear the air. Fact: Everyone experiences bullying at one point or another in their lives. Everyone. It might come from a teacher, classmates, a sports coach, a family member. It happens. Bullying is part of human society.
By Jude Goodwin8 years ago in Families
6 Tips for Happy Homework Family Time
How much homework is appropriate? The National PTA recommendations fall in line with general guidelines suggested by researcher Harris Cooper: 10-20 minutes per night in the first grade, and an additional 10 minutes per grade level thereafter.
By Jude Goodwin8 years ago in Families
What is Astrology?
If you type "What is astrology?" into google you'll get an answer something like this: Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.
By Jude Goodwin9 years ago in Futurism
Balancing Work and Life
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list. ―First Lady Michelle Obama Many entrepreneurs and small business owners find themselves in a situation where work seems to have overtaken all other aspects of life. Starting a business is exciting and we all know how much time is required to get our businesses off the ground and keep them afloat, especially in the first 3-5 years. And it’s true that a bit of stress can improve our efficiency and thought processes. However, if you’re feeling like your life is out of control, or often feeling guilty for choosing one role over another, or if you’re having trouble with focus or sleep, it might be time to take a look at how your work and life are balancing and consider making some adjustments. Your situation is not uncommon! The Canadian Mental Health Association states that 58% of Canadians report “overload” as a result of the pressures associated with work, home and family,
By Jude Goodwin9 years ago in Journal
What the Heck Is a Vector File?
One of the more confusing aspects of the computer world has always been the wide variety of file formats. You create the perfect document and half the people you send it to can’t open it. How frustrating! Or you design an awesome logo in Word and the sign shop or newspaper say they can’t use it. They tell you they need a vector file. Why are these things so complicated and
By Jude Goodwin9 years ago in Journal
