There are people in difficult situations...and then there are difficult people! We all know people like this, those that seem determined to ‘get their way’ at any time, any place, at any cost. Now imagine these people as parents, applying their child to private school. At some point in the … [Read more...] about Difficult Parents – The X Factor in Private School Admissions
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Testing Day
This Saturday marks the first testing day for many Dallas private schools. For younger kids, this means a morning spent at one of the schools participating in a group playdate or visit. For older students, it means the ISEE. For parents, it means shaky nerves, nightmares, and several hours of … [Read more...] about Testing Day
Guide to Preschool Philosophies
We’re fortunate in Dallas to have a great many preschools. Choosing a preschool for your young child can be a bit overwhelming especially if you’re new to the area or if you’re doing it for the first time. Give yourself plenty of time to research schools, make school visits, and talk to other … [Read more...] about Guide to Preschool Philosophies
Swimming Upstream
As a parent and a professional, I was struck by a podcast of Think I listened to this week. Krys Boyd interviewed Dr. Madeline Levine, author of Teach Your Children Well: Parenting for Authentic Success. Dr. Levine is a psychologist with over 30 years of experience and co-founder of Challenge … [Read more...] about Swimming Upstream
The single best thing you can do NOW to help your child transition to a new school
Summer’s finally here, and school is a distant memory. Weekdays are filled with trips to the pool, popsicles, and catching lightning bugs. Worries, along with early bedtimes, are a thing of the past...right? Well, if your child is starting a new school in the fall maybe you have a few lingering … [Read more...] about The single best thing you can do NOW to help your child transition to a new school