Category: Social-Emotional Health
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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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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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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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Help Your Daughter Shatter Her Glass Ceiling!
“Shattering glass ceilings”. The term is everywhere right now. But what does it mean? With the inauguration of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris taking place next week, this has been on my mind lately. When I look at my own two daughters, age almost five and almost two, I see so much potential. But I also…
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Give someone a slice of joy!
As 2020 comes to a close, we could all do with some joy in our lives! But we should also consider the rewards of spreading a little love too. So why not consider how your child can bring some socially-distanced cheer into someone’s life through community service this holiday season? Not just a “box ticking”…
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Three Ways to Help Your Teen Harness Her Girl Power!
When I sat down to write my thoughts about “Girl Power,” one woman who symbolized this concept could not escape my mind: Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ms. Ginsburg, or “The Notorious R.B.G.” as many of us now refer to her, was the embodiment of female power, autonomy, and success. In her 87 years, she taught us…
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Raising a Resilient Child: All it Takes is a Little PLV…
How resilient are your kids? As parents, we all know that resilience is a vital skill, and we want our kids to have it. But how? Resilience is defined as the ability to bounce back from challenges. But with the current trends of “Helicopter” and “Bulldozer” parenting, so many of us are inclined to make…