A Growth Mindset in the New Year
The start of each new year often comes with a pledge to accomplish those things we have struggled...
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Boarding School Near Boston: An Academic Experience With the Benefits of Summer Camp
Summer camps are known for their ability to take a group of children, often unknown to each other...
Overheard in the Wings
Our parents clearly enjoy the experience of seeing their sons on stage, performing in one of the...
How a Junior Boarding School Will Help You Raise a Global Citizen
We’ve seen it happen already in our lifetimes. The world is becoming smaller and more connected,...
What Is the Ideal Ratio of Day Students to Boarders at a Junior Boarding School?
As you browse through the Junior Boarding School Association’s list of junior boarding schools in...
2 Ways to Improve Your Private School Search
Too many private school searches begin and end within a 10-mile radius of the family’s home. Or,...
Parenting in the Digital Age - Understanding the Connection Between Children and Technology
Parenting is hard. Being a child is just as difficult. And in today’s 24/7 digital world, both...
How a Quality Pre-K Will Help Your Son Start Strong in Kindergarten
Is your son ready for kindergarten?
Knowledge Is More Than a Google Search
There’s a story that goes like this. A man comes across three men laying bricks. He pauses to watch...
Why ‘All-Boys’ Matters…and Why It’s Not Really ‘All Boys’
Why choose an all-boys school for your son? There are myriad reasons: to minimize distractions; to...