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…
Get in Gear for the School Year Ahead: 10 Super Tips To Start the School Year
by Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., Executive Director, Learning Essentials Without fail, the summer always seems to end the same way—abruptly. While families have been soaking up…
5 Back-to-School Transition Tips
by Dr. Lisa Lenhart, Ph.D.; Child Psychologist http://llenhartphd.webs.com/ Getting ready for the new school year involves more than buying all the supplies needed. There is…
5 Tips for Your Private High School “Search”
by Trevor Waddington, DCschoolHUB Founder It’s August 5, 2014. Do you know what high school your rising 8th grader will be attending in the fall…