Founded in 1913 as a coalition of parents and independent and private schools, the Parents League of New York supports families and children by providing a broad range of educational and parenting resources.

Andrew Solomon

Diverse Parents and Diverse Children: Loving Across Difference

On Tuesday, November 1, 2016 join us at Trinity School for an evening with acclaimed author and lecturer Andrew Solomon as he leads a discussion of how diversity unites us all. Reflecting on the extraordinary stories from his award-winning Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity, Andrew Solomon will comment on diversity and on how we build inclusive and accepting communities. Highly praised for the warmth and kindness with which he explores the topic of humanity and acceptance and our parental struggles behind diverse situations, Andrew Solomon will change your perspective with this evening talk. Presented in association with New York Interschool.

Gina Malin, Executive Director

Gina Malin Appointed Executive Director

Parents League of New York, Inc. has announced that Gina Malin has been appointed Executive Director, Parents League of New York. Gina, who has led School Advisory Services at the nonprofit for the last seven years, will be responsible for providing the overall strategic vision to all phases of the organization, building upon our 100+ year record of excellence.

Gina joined Parents League in 2009 as Director of School Advisory Services. During her tenure, the Parents League substantially increased the volume of services to our family and school members. She previously served as Assistant Director of Admissions at The Brearley School. Gina is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the College of New Rochelle and holds an MPA from New York University.

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Upcoming Events

Everything Parents Need to Know About Standardized Testing for College
Speaker:
Adam Nguyen, Ivy Link
Venue:
Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street
Between Park & Lexington Avenues, first floor
New York, NY 10028
United States
When:
Friday, September 30, 2016
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
Navigating the Private School Admissions Process in Brooklyn
Speaker:
Ann Spagnola, Brooklyn School Advisor
Venue:
Plymouth Church School
75 Hicks Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
United States
When:
Friday, October 7, 2016
Time:
9:00am - 10:00am

Preschool Admission Workshops

@The Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street, First Floor
Between Park & Lexington Aves.

When:
Monday, September 26, 2016
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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PLNY Blog

Minimizing Power Struggles with Toddlers and Preschool Children

by JEAN SCHREIBER, M.S., ED

Do power struggles define the relationship between you and your child? How can adults teach children to gain self-control, respect the rights of others, accept responsibility for their own behavior, and learn from their mistakes? This video explores discipline from a developmental perspective and focus on teaching and learning — rather than on punishing.

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Financial Aid: Making Independent School Affordable

by MARK MITCHELL Vice President, School & Student Services By NAIS

There is no denying that recent pricing trends make the independent school choice seem less financially viable for many families. During the past decade, the tuition price tag has increased at significant rates. Data gathered by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) show that the median tuition for all independent schools (of all types and grade levels) rose by nearly 50% during that time.

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