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…
Preparing Your Kids for Naptime at Daycare
Preparing your child for a new daycare is often a stressful process for parents. Your child will be in a new environment, with unfamiliar caregivers,…
How Many Private Schools Should I Apply To?
by Liz Yee, Director of Admission, Lowell School Time has flown by—your child is growing up fast, and now you’re looking at schools. (Side note:…
School Start Times and Sleep
When summer winds down, students nationwide start gearing up to go back to school. While many think about this “back to school” period as the…
Is It Time to Contact the Teacher?
brought to you by Learning Essentials, Wendy Taylor, Executive Director Your child fusses that his assignment is “stupid.” But how do you know if you…
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…