Keating Quigley

Educational Consultants

Category: Growth Mindset

  • High School 101: Essential Tips for Your Rising 9th Grader

    As the new school year approaches, your rising 9th grader is likely feeling a healthy mix of excitement and apprehension about high school. As a parent, you may also have mixed emotions, remembering your own freshman year while thinking about the academic and social challenges ahead. While these concerns are valid, it’s important to know…

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  • What Kids Worry About When Going Back to School

    As summer winds down and the school year approaches, many middle and high school students experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. While the return to school brings opportunities for learning and socializing, it also comes with a range of worries that can affect students’ well-being. Understanding these concerns can help parents support their children…

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  • Is Your Child Thriving? 5 Signs It Might Be Time for a New School

    As parents, it’s natural to want the best educational experience for your child. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, the current school environment may not be the right fit. Here are five signs that it might be time to consider a different educational setting for your child, whether they are in elementary, middle, or high school.…

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  • Balance Fun & Learning This Summer

    Are you looking for ways to keep your children’s minds sharp while still having fun this summer? As a responsible parent, you value balancing learning and leisure. To help you make the most of your child’s summer experiences and avoid the dreaded academic slide, below are some useful tips on intertwining learning with everyday experiences,…

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  • Conquer Those End of Year To Do Lists!

    There’s no disputing it: time flies! And now that May is closing in, the last day of school will be here in the blink of an eye. With all the art shows, dance recitals, graduations, award ceremonies, field trips, team banquets, and recognition dinners, the final weeks of the school year can be a whirlwind.…

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  • College Chronicles by Charlotte G.

    Meet one of KQ’s new Intern Bloggers! Charlotte grew up in Greenwich, CT. She graduated high school in 2020 and currently attends university in Virginia. Charlotte looks forward to sharing her perspectives and advice on academics, dorm life, and the joys along with the challenges of being a college student! #1 – My top 10…

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  • Summer Reads from The Hoot!

    Sit back, relax and embrace the gift of time with Anne’s 2021 summer picks Summer gives us the gift of time to read for pleasure with longer days, warmer weather, and more sunlight. Let’s see what our reading can look like this summer whether you’re sitting on a beach, on a road trip with your…

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  • Reflections on Fatherhood

    I am the proud father of an 11-year old son. I came to parenting later in life than many and had already spent more than 20-years as an educator before our son was born. Working with countless children and their families over the years has allowed me to develop some expertise, especially in the middle…

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  • Reflections On The School Admissions Process

    Independent school admissions decisions are out and deposits are in, and the verdict… accepted, waitlisted or denied. For some, the outcome was just what they wanted, a spot at the school of their dreams. For others the decision was disappointing because they are on  a waitlist , or worse yet, denied. So what does this…

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  • Ditch the flashcards: play these fun games instead!

    There’s only one word to describe Alissa’s math workshop last week: ENLIGHTENING! It certainly provided us with a lens into today’s math teaching and methodology. The content was illuminating and the Q&A session covered thought-provoking topics.  As promised, Alissa is sharing some of her top number fluency games to keep the math conversation going at…

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