And just like that, school is back in session for so many families! While the last four months seemed like an eternity, the summertime...
The leap into Kindergarten is a huge milestone for families and choosing the right school can be complicated and have you full of questions....
I often look at the parents of babies and toddlers when I am out and about with a mix of envy and relief. I...
The transition from the long, lazy, and unscheduled summer days into the more disciplined, crispier school mornings can be difficult. Starting end-of-summer traditions is...
Our little girl Lauren recently wrapped up her kindergarten year with a bang: she lost one of her front teeth and moved into her...
Recently, a Kentucky teen was sent home for school for a dress code violation. The offense? Her collarbone was showing. Just yesterday, I came...
I was a public school teacher for twelve years before I stepped away from the classroom two years ago. So let me begin by...
Let me start with a confession: I never thought I’d be the kind of parent who would strategically steer my children toward certain friendships....
The traditional latchkey kids of the 1980s would come home after school to an empty house because their parents were still at work. Many...
Is your family interested in The Orchard School? Would you like to learn more about Progressive education and what the school can offer your...
If someone didn’t already know, e-learning during the pandemic taught everyone how absolutely valuable teachers are—and just how hard their jobs are. Here are...
What do you think about when you think about a good leader? Or a good friend? I'll name a few characteristics that come to...
My daughter is heading off to college this month. This is, of course, affecting me in both an emotional and practical way. She and...
Seriously, a school year for the history books. From a parent’s perspective of sending their young child into a building with 700+ other people...
























