School Days

Does Your Student Wear Uniforms to School?

September 26, 2010

Most students are not going to love the idea of wearing a school uniform. They usually use their wardrobe as a form of expression, a way to let other people know who they are, what they are about, their social status, etc. When you take that away from them, they can become very upset about [...]

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Tips for When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to School

September 26, 2010

Teens can be full of drama and angst, and that is often just part of being a teen. However, when that affects their education, it is important for you to step in. So, what do you do when your teenager does not want to go to school? Most parents get frustrated and either try to [...]

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Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms?

September 25, 2010

As a parent I can honestly say that I am a little torn on the idea of whether or not a child should have to wear a school uniform. In many aspects it is great. It helps promote equality at school, and lets kids stand out for things that are more under their control than [...]

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What to Do When Your Teen Won’t Go to School

September 25, 2010

Teens go through all kinds of stages and phases. Some harmless, like dying their hair a weird color. Some a little more long lasting. If your teen doesn’t want to go to school, it might be a stage, or it might be there is a problem. Either way, not going to school has long term [...]

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How to Help Your Child Socialize in School

September 24, 2010

Some kids are natural social butterflies, while others struggle to make friends and fit in. Social interaction is an important part of a child’s identity and sense of self worth. If you want your child to have a good self esteem, and not be as susceptible to things like peer pressure, it is important to [...]

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Private School Admission: Mastering the Fit Between Student and School

July 23, 2010

Question: “What’s the best private school?” Answer: “The school whose program connects/fits best with who your child is.” The goal when researching and applying to schools is finding the best fit between student abilities and school strengths. No Best School Exists The notion of the ‘best school’ is much like the concept of ‘best kid’- [...]

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