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Zoom Differentiation and Accommodations
By Wendy Taylor Virtual learning certainly has its challenges, especially when it comes to differentiating in the virtual classroom. For students with special education accommodations,

How to Instill Empathy and Compassion in Children
By Laura Perillo Raising kind and compassionate children is inevitably one of the most – arguably the most – important tasks that parents and caregivers

A Guide To Teaching Your Child About Internet Safety
By Lucy Wyndham The 2020 school year is about to begin, and as all children in DC will be attending online classes in September, parents are already

5 Signs that you are ready for music lessons
Whether you are looking for a new hobby or you are simply pursuing a long-term interest, music is more than just entertainment. What’s more, you

Keep Your Kids Active with an In-Home Martial Arts Studio
By Charlene Roth, Safety Kid The current pandemic has driven most Americans to stay in their homes. And with many martial arts studios closed indefinitely,

How to Help a Child with Reading Problems
By Amelia Nora, Careful Mummy Is your child a slow reader, struggling to recall what he/she read, or having difficult to mention words that are seemingly easy

Social-emotional Learning
by Wendy Taylor With next year’s school schedule still very much up in the air, students around the United States are left with many “what ifs.”

How to get to know independent schools when you can’t visit
We understand that the campus visit is one of the most valuable experiences for families exploring independent schools. Walking around, seeing the spaces, observing students

Self-care for Children
By Wendy Taylor There has been a great deal of talk about the importance of self-care. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a great deal of

5 Life Giving and “Tech Free” Activities for Children Learning at Home
By Isabelle Baucum, Communications Director at Ambleside School LIFE GIVING AND TECHNOLOGY FREE Here are five ways your child can continue growing and learning while