Affordable Resources for Bored Kids in the Digital Age
by Leslie Campos We have all been in a position where our kids were bored, but we were too exhausted or tied up with adult…
Are College Sports Right For You?
By Laura Perillo Playing a sport in college is a very personal choice that can change the entire shape of your college experience. Only a…
2019 Tech Gift Guide for Kids
By Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Another memo to Santa was left on the Helpdesk printer this year. It seems Toy Town Industries is vying…
20 Ways to “Reset” When the Kids Are Having a Hard Day
by Lisa Pennington, thepenningtonpoint.com A few days ago (maybe more than a few, I lose track of time easily) I got a great question from…
Curb your Words: Remedies for Foul Language
By Wendy Taylor, M.Ed, Executive Director, Learning Essentials For preschoolers and early elementary-age children, “bad words” might range from potty language and/or bodily function-themed terms to…
3 Important Life Skills Developed Through Extracurricular Activities
by Dr. Lisa Lenhart, Ph.D.; Child Psychologist http://llenhartphd.webs.com/ This is the time of year that kids of all ages are making some decisions about whether to…
What it Means to Have a Growth Mindset
By Jennifer Peterson, Upper School Dean of Teaching & Learning, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child If you’re an educator or have been near…
Dos and Don’ts of Parent Interviews
By Liz Yee, Director of Admission, Lowell School The parent interview is an important part of the private school admissions process. If your child is…
12 Tips for Getting to School on Time
By: Lowell School Is the morning routine a race in your house? Let’s face it, not everyone is a morning person, and even if you…
5 Tips to Help Manage the Stress of Admission Testing
by Christina Tripodi Mitchell, Psy.D., NCSP, Clinical Director, The Child & Family Practice of Washington, DC The beginning of the school year can bring significant…