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Will I get lost? What if my new teacher is mean? Who will I sit with at lunch? Will any…
Back to school is just around the corner and what better way to get your kids prepped for and excited…
Sick of the amount of time your kids are spending on video games this summer? When boredom strikes, give your…
In an age when computers, televisions, tablets and smart phones constantly surround us, it is important to balance your child’s…
It’s a frustration all too familiar for some parents. After hours at the kitchen table with your little one crunching…
Question: My fourth-grade son’s handwriting is so illegible that the teachers often say that they simply can’t read his work.…
Visual and performing arts are a way for children to creatively express themselves, and can help kids develop an appreciation…
Becoming a reader is one of the most exciting learning adventures your child will ever experience. Many children need little…
Recycle, Reduce, Reuse! It’s easy and fun to get kids involved in the many small things we can do everyday…
Updated: 09/16/2021 Given the diversity of missions and educational philosophies among independent schools in the national capital region, opportunities abound…
Ever since Natalie Hagy was 3 years old, she has struggled with developmental delay issues. So her parents were not…
One of the most fundamental ways to help children succeed in school and life is to help them become strong…
Cleaning out her son’s backpack, Maryanne was shocked to find a worksheet marked “20 – Incomplete.” Digging deeper, she found…
