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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.

Obtain anything you want with these negotiation tricks!

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...

Learn more about TFSAs, RRSPs and RESPs (3/3)

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...

What are the different types of investments? (2/3)

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....

Glamping like a queen and being overly prepared like a boss

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 28, 20206 min read

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, 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...

The perfect side hustle for an extrovert (and introverts too)

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....

How to explain the killing of Breonna Taylor to your kids (in simple terms)?

Aurelie

Aug 3, 20206 min read

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, 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...

17 Illustrated books to educate your kids on cultural diversity

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...

Healthy and simple snacks for kids (and adults)!

Aurelie

Jun 21, 20205 min read

Healthy and simple snacks for kids (and adults)!

The best and healthiest snacks are the ones that are easy to make and fill you up! Kids are generally active and need essential nutrients...

Aurelie

Jun 18, 20207 min read

5 life lessons and mantra from 3 Idiots

3 idiots, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, made my Tuesday night. I enjoy Bollywood movies because they are entertaining and will make you...

Education Monsters’ recommendations for finance books

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...

Pros and cons of computer coding for kids

Aurelie

Jun 2, 20206 min read

Pros and cons of computer coding for kids

Photo credit: Zachary Smith It is almost universally thought that teaching a foreign language to a child is beneficial. Often times, the...

Teach kids important lessons about money

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...

Combatting racism in school with trained educators and parents

Aurelie

May 21, 20208 min read

Combatting racism in school with trained educators and parents

Using your power and privilege as an educator to reduce discrimination in schools Over the years, our society has made improvements in...

What I learned about college studying in three countries: France, USA and Canada

Aurelie

May 17, 20206 min read

What I learned about college studying in three countries: France, USA and Canada

If you’d like some insights on where to go next for your high-education schooling, check out what I found. This may help in your decision...

How can I help a shy kid to feel empowered?

Aurelie

May 8, 20204 min read

How can I help a shy kid to feel empowered?

How to not force a kid to conform in a society of where extroverts are the stars. School is a great place to learn how to socialize but...

Aurelie

Mar 27, 20207 min read

Solutions for Math anxiety and phobia

Learn about the impact of math phobia on students' performance I do not enjoy math, this is not a reflection of my self-esteem or my lack...

Unintentional racism in school: an unaddressed and problematic taboo in everyday life

Aurelie

Mar 27, 20205 min read

Unintentional racism in school: an unaddressed and problematic taboo in everyday life

Although I was born and lived in Paris, France until I reached adulthood, people have always asked me where I was from. I politely told...

Let's create an app to help Alzheimer's patients!

Aurelie

Mar 27, 20204 min read

Let's create an app to help Alzheimer's patients!

How can we help caregivers and patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease using our current technology After many years working in...

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