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...
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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...
Designed For Play: How Fessenden’s Pre-K/K Playground Helps Boys Learn
When visiting families see the Pre-K/Kindergarten playground at The Fessenden School, one thing...
Preparing for Kindergarten: Everyday Opportunities Your Child Has at Home
Whether your son is advancing from private Pre-K or entering school for the very first time,...
Parenting Boys: Books for Understanding and Promoting Your Son’s Development
Parenting books on how to raise and teach children are a dime a dozen—and it can be difficult to...
3 Insider Admissions Tips for Junior Boarding School Hopefuls
Your son’s report cards boast all A’s. His resume is brimming with volunteer experience. His...
Getting Into the Best Private Elementary Schools in Boston
What steps must you go through to get your kindergartner or pre-kindergartner into one of the best...
5 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Private Pre-K Programs
I want the best for my son–but how do I know I’m getting it? What truly differentiates schools at...