By Nicholas Nieves, Director of Growth at Chess at Three As a parent, there’s something you’re probably hoping for: that moment when your child finds something they love. A spark. A passion. A thing that makes them feel strong and curious and confident in themselves. For some kids, that comes through music or art. For […]
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We've all heard of boarding school, but what does it mean to consider sending your child to boarding school today?
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By Chantal Aflalo, Parents League School Advisor The process for applying to special education schools is as nuanced as each…
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By Kelly Fradin, Pediatrician and Author As parents know, most children have a team of people involved in their care:…
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By Christopher Seeley, Head of School, St. Thomas Choir School We’ve been reading a lot lately about the crisis among…
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Applying for kindergarten at NYC independent and private schools seems complicated, especially if you didn't grow up here. Or even…
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Learning accumulates and accelerates in busy young minds. Understand the differences, and similarities, of preschool programs available in New York…
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If you are applying to private and independent schools in NYC, we know you are busy planning ahead for 2026.…
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By Ashleigh Bell Pedersen Nearly a year ago, a robot named Sophia went viral for her D’Youville University commencement speech,…
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By Ann Levine, Parents League School Advisor Making a great choice for your child’s preschool is an obvious end goal,…
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What does it mean to be on a waitlist? Do waitlisted students get accepted? We answer these important questions and…
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A Personal Story from Vanessa Handal-Ghenania, Founder of Petits Poussins Bilingual Daycares and Preschools in New York City As someone…
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By Ann Levine, Parents League School Advisor Welcome, you’re here, you did it! The results are in (almost!) and as…
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Be sure to have these important application deadlines and notification dates on your calendar during the school admissions process. Many…
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It is Kindergarten admissions time in NYC private schools. Finally, you know your options! What should you do next?
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By Julie Kandall Director, Columbus Pre-School I have been an educator far longer than I have been a parent. For…
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Progressive schools in a variety of ways ask parents to step back so that students can step up. This doesn’t…
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Colleges don’t “dig up dirt” on social media. Overemphasis on college admissions sends the wrong message about what truly matters.
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Spending a few moments with a shared experience to connect and learn about your child as an individual is incredibly…
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Decades of research show that the middle school years are the number one most challenging time in the life of…
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By: Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Author When William, my oldest child, started sixth grade, I somehow became convinced that the clock…
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