by Ryan Howard, Smart Parent Advice When you think about moving, all sorts of things come to mind. There is the fun and excitement of finding a new home. But, there is also the daunting task of packing. Then, there is the anxiety that comes from living in a new neighborhood with unfamiliar surroundings. If …
by Leslie Campos There should be an award for parents everywhere who are working at home while caring for little ones. Keep Your Body Happy Adequate hydration is a key component of staying healthy. How much is the right amount? There is no easy answer to this question, as there are a lot of variables …
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by Laura Perillo, Oak Knoll While every election season brings us hot-button issues, the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election specifically focused on the economy, health care, the global COVID-19 pandemic, race and ethnic inequality, Supreme Court appointments and more. While it’s easy to get caught up in the hype and social media craze, it’s essential that families …
by Lucy Wyndham Around 4.5 million Americans – most of whom are children – wear braces, and if your child has just had a new set placed, they may be a tad worried about the changes this may involve. Suddenly, biting into a juicy apple may be difficult, and having to go for regular adjustments may …
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By Laura Perillo, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Many children are reluctant readers. They’re uninspired by the content, struggle with vocabulary or are simply more interested in other things. It’s possible your child has trouble putting down a book, but so many parents pull their hair out trying to figure out how to …
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by Janelle Koszarek, MBA, Director of Sustainability & Community Engagement Getting kids to eat vegetables can often feel like an impossible task. Mealtimes are critical bonding opportunities, and putting the focus on picky eating adds unnecessary stress. These ideas from Janelle Koszarek, SRV’s Director of Sustainability and Community Engagement, will help parents and caregivers introduce more veggies …
By Ryan Howard, Smart Parent Advice For all of the excitement that comes with moving, it can also create quite a bit of anxiety. Change can always be a little bit stressful. But, with a move, there can be all sorts of changes that take place all at once. If you have kids, moving can …
By Wendy Taylor For preschoolers and early elementary-age children, “bad words” might range from potty language and/or bodily function-themed terms to outright curse words. In most instances, youngsters are experimenting with language from a few different angles. 1) They are likely completely unaware of what these adult curse words mean, but they are using them simply …
By: Gretchen Herbst, Director of Admission and Financial Aid Congressional School, Falls Church, VA After 15 years of working in independent school admission, if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it is the importance of a strong parent-school partnership. I am lucky to work in a school where everyone knows one another by name. Small classes …
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By: Devorah Heitner, Author, founder of Raising Digital Natives: At curriculum night, the teacher told you to expect 45 minutes of homework each day, but your kid has been sitting at his Chromebook for over an hour. Homework that needs to happen on the computer or tablet seems to take longer. And it can be …