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09/08/2026

Attendance now counts toward your teen's mark in every Ontario high school course, and it isn't only about showing up. Participation is assessed alongside it.

If you're still working out what that means for your teen, we've put together a breakdown of what changed.

Attendance now counts for 10-15% of your teen's mark and written exams are back. Here's what changed in Ontario high schools this September.

08/13/2026

September sneaks up fast. We rounded up the small, easy changes: sleep, phone rules, weekly check-ins that make the whole back-to-school transition calmer for you and your teen. Sorted by how many weeks you've got left. Take a look 👇

A simple, week-by-week back-to-school checklist for parents of high school students: sleep resets, graduation checks, and the setup that actually matters.

07/30/2026

If your teenager has spent most of this summer welded to their phone, you're not doing anything wrong, and you're not alone.

Summer is basically built for it. The two things that used to cap the day, school and a bedtime, both vanish for eight weeks, and the apps are happy to fill the gap. These feeds are designed so that stopping feels like swimming against the current. "Just put it down" was never a fair fight.

So don't fight the whole war. Pick two hills. No phones at the dinner table, no phones in the bedroom overnight. Those alone beat a hundred small daily battles.

Then give them something to look up for. Boredom is usually what the scrolling fills. A summer job, a sport, a friend to actually see, a project that's theirs. Teens don't put the phone down because you asked.

They put it down when something in the room beats what's in their hand.
You're not after a screen-free kid. Just one who remembers there's a world out here come September.

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07/16/2026

In semestered Ontario schools, teens can go 8+ months without touching math before their next course. So how much summer studying is actually enough? A lot less than you'd think. We broke it down in this blog👇

Wondering if your teen should study over the summer? Learn how to keep skills sharp without burning out before September, with tips for Ontario parents from GOAL Tutoring.

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day from the GOAL Tutoring team! 🇨🇦
Report cards are in, summer is officially here, and for the first time in months, students get to just... stop.
To every student who pushed through a tough semester, and every parent who had their back: enjoy the long weekend. You've earned it. 🎆

06/26/2026

Burnout doesn't always look the way we expect. It's not necessarily a dramatic breakdown. Parents tend to watch for falling grades, but burnout usually shows up at home long before it shows up on a report card. Here are the early signs to watch for ✍️.

06/21/2026

More tutoring, extra practice, filling every spare hour. Sometimes "helping" a burned-out teen makes things worse. A tired brain needs recovery before it can absorb anything new.
Our guide covers how to spot burnout early and what actually helps. 👇

Worried about your teen’s exam stress or exam anxiety? This Ontario parent’s guide covers the signs to watch for, practical strategies, and when to seek extra help.

06/12/2026

Exam season is here, and many teens are trading sleep for late-night studying.
The research is clear: an extra hour of sleep boosts memory and exam performance more than an extra hour of revision.
Read our guide for parents covers how to support your teen through exams without adding pressure. 👇

Worried about your teen’s exam stress or exam anxiety? This Ontario parent’s guide covers the signs to watch for, practical strategies, and when to seek extra help.