Financial Aid for Private School: Common Questions Answered
What is Financial Aid? Will applying for financial aid affect my chances of getting into a private school? Our helpful video will answer these questions and more!
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Zero to 3: Raising a Child in NYC
Should I be looking at schools? This is New York City, after all, and there are so many options to…
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School for Babies?
What do babies and toddlers learn in preschool? Social-emotional skills, reading, writing–even math and science! There are so many different and…
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Boarding School: Answers to Parents’ Most Common Questions
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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NYC Private School Admissions: Get Ready Now
Applying to NYC private and independent schools in New York City is no walk in the park, but with these…
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Two New State Bills in New York Can Make Kids Safer Online
There are two new bills in the New York state legislature that will protect kids online, and they're gaining momentum.
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Surviving the Waitlist for NYC Independent Schools
What does it mean to be on a waitlist? Do waitlisted students get accepted? We answer these important questions and…
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School Open House Calendar Spring 2024
Visit independent schools and learn about their programs. Find 2024 school open houses, info sessions, school tours, and more! Our member…
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Seven Tips for Raising Caring Kids
Raising a caring, respectful, ethical child is and always has been hard work. But it’s something all of us can…
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Tips for Parents During NYC Kindergarten Admissions Week
It is Kindergarten admissions time in NYC private schools. Finally, you know your options! What should you do next?
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Scaffold Parenting: Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant, and Secure Kids in an Age of Anxiety
Support, structure, and encouragement are the three pillars of scaffold parenting. At every stage, parents can model and teach positive…
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What Age to Start Preschool
The decision to begin preschool depends on what works for your family; you may need the childcare and like the…
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School Open House Calendar Winter 2023-2024
Visit independent schools and learn about their programs. Find 2023 and 2024 school open houses, info sessions, school tours, and…
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Disabilities versus Differences: The Language We Use Matters
When people say learning difference instead of learning disability, it is usually with good intention and/or to avoid any possible…
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The Challenges of the Middle School Parent
Decades of research show that the middle school years are the number one most challenging time in the life of…
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Financial Aid for Private Schools in NYC
Are you concerned about private school tuition costs? Here we address common concerns about school affordability and the financial aid…
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10 Tips for Winter Break with Upper Elementary and Middle School Learners
By focusing on these tips during the upcoming school vacation, parents can engage in important observations and conversations that allow…
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Work the Line
The college process, like fishing, is not always linear, following a preordained path, but with support, encouragement, and unconditional love,…
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Thinking About a Tutor?
Experts from the Tutoring League of New York joined us for a virtual panel designed for families currently in or…
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10 Tips for Applying to Middle or High School in NYC
Applying for middle or high school at NYC independent and private schools seems complicated, especially if you didn't grow up…
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Let’s Play 2024-25: A Directory of Activities for Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers
We are pleased to present the 2024-2025 listing of over 260 classes and programs for NYC infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our interactive…
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