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Activities for Children in New York City
We've just updated our online resources for parents. Members can search for activities in the city.
Let's Play: for children under 3 years
Search for programs by age, category and location
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A Lecture on ADHD
Child Mind Institute's Adam Jeffrey Katz Memorial Lecture featuring Academy Award-Winning Producer Brian Grazer
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
the Kaye Playhouse, Hunter College, 68th St between Park & Lexington Ave -
2013 Preschool Admissions
Sign Up Now if you are applying to preschool for 2013/14
No Preschool Workshops will be held during the last three weeks of August. Our workshops are small (maximum: 15 participants), very popular and they fill up quickly.
Call 212-737-7385 to register for a Preschool Admissions Workshop
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Save the Date: Middle and Upper Day School Fair
Thursday, September 20, 2012
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4:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Save the Date: Boarding School Fair
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
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4:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Loyola School, East 83rd Street between Park & Madison
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2012/13 Independent School Vacation Dates
The following are the recommended vacation dates for 2012/13 from the New York Guild of Independent Schools
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Independent School Notification and Reply Dates for 2011-2012
The Independent School Notification and Reply Dates recommended by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York
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Parents League Advisory Service for Kindergarten or Middle/Upper School
Members applying for K-12 and boarding schools can call 212-737-7385 to speak with an ongoing admissions advisor. Not a member yet? Join Here
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New York Independent Schools Directory
Prepare for Kindergarten admissions and purchase a copy of the New York Independent Schools Directory for 2011-13 Here.
Published by ISAAGNY, (The Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York) the directory contains mission statements, descriptions and contact information for ISAAGNY member schools.
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2011-12 Independent School Vacation Dates
The following are the recommended vacation dates from the New York Guild of Independent Schools
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Review Articles
We hope our current members have enjoyed reading the wonderful articles in the Parents League Review 2012. You can read selected articles from past editions of the Review by clicking here.
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Member Login Instructions
You will need your login information to search the Guides, use the School Directory and register for members’ only events such as Workshops. If you joined online use the password you entered at that time. Login Here.
If you do not remember your password and are current member, click the retrieve password link from the login page and enter the email address under which you registered with The Parents League. Call the office if this does not work.
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Upcoming Events
- Jun 11
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Parents League Office Summer Hours Begin: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Wednesday
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Sep 19
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Boarding School Fair
Location: Loyola School, East 83rd Street between Park & Madison Time: 4:30pm - 6:15pm
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Panel Discussion: The Boarding School Experience
Location: Loyola School, East 83rd Street between Park & Madison Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Sep 20
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Middle & Upper Independent Day School Fair
Location: Loyola School, East 83rd Street between Park & Madison Time: 4:30pm - 6:15pm
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Panel Discussion: The Middle & Upper School Admissions Process
Location: Park Avenue Methodist Church, 106 East 86th Street at Park Avenue Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preschool Admission Workshops
- May 21
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Preschool Admissions Workshop
Location: The Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, first floor, between Park and Lexington Aves. Members Only Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- May 23
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Preschool Admissions Workshop
Location: The Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, first floor, between Park and Lexington Aves. Members Only Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- May 29
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Preschool Admissions Workshop
Location: The Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, first floor, between Lexington Ave and Park Ave. Members only, please call to register. Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- May 30
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Preschool Admissions Workshop
Location: The Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, first floor, between Park and Lexington Aves. Members Only Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Jun 4
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Preschool Admissions Workshop
Location: The Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, first floor, between Park and Lexington Aves. Members Only Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Featured Article
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Limits and Latitude: Keys to Resilience
By Robert Evans, Ed.D. One of the most persistent challenges for parents is two-pronged: how to help children learn to behave and how to help them learn to cope with adversity. The wisest pediatricians and psychologists (including some who have written for this Review) consistently recommend discipline—that parents set consistent limits and apply reasonable consequences when children ignore or disobey these limits. They also advocate what I think of as latitude—the freedom to learn from experience, including one’s mistakes. Read More...
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Preparing for the First Day of Kindergarten
By Cheryl Kelly, Head of Early Childhood, Grace Church School The transition from an early childhood program to kindergarten can be a wonderfully exciting time for children as well as parents, but it can also seem quite daunting. The change from a small, cozy environment to the larger world of an on-going school can unsettle even the most confident 5-year-old. Predictable expectations and comfortable routines make way for the unknown. New friends and teachers can bring a sense of apprehension to every incoming family. With this in mind, there are a number of useful strategies that can ease the uncertainty of walking through the door of a brand new school in September. Read More...















