Character Education in the Age of ‘Selfies’: Why Core Values Matter
Independent or private schools have a distinct advantage over public schools in at least one key...
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Valuable Lessons Your Son Will Learn While Playing at Pre-K
We say often at The Fessenden School that play is a child’s work. Children at play aren’t just...
3 Ways to Provide Stability to Your Middle Schooler During a Divorce
No parent wants to subject their child to unnecessary emotional distress, but sometimes, divorce is...
Managing Screen Time at Boarding School
A common anxiety-provoking question that parents often ponder is, “how much screen time is too...
Is a Quality Pre-K Program Essential to Your Child’s Future?
If you’re preparing for your young child’s academic journey to begin, you may have encountered the...
When Should I Start Researching a Junior Boarding School for My Son?
If you’ve never sent a child to a junior boarding school, you might be wondering about the amount...
How to Teach Your Son Good Character When His Middle School Won’t
How do you raise a compassionate, honest, and respectful son in an age that is anything but?
3 Observations From an Assistant Head of an Elementary School About How Young Boys See Race
Parenting advice columnist Melinda Wenner Moyer writes in Slate:
Why Social-Emotional Development is More Important in Pre-K
Whether your child previously participated in a childcare center or Pre-K will be his first formal...
3 Things the Most Selective Boarding Schools Look for in Applicants
From the perspective of families and students, the process of applying to some of the nation’s top...