As a parent, it’s normal to try to help your children avoid any frustrating and stressful situations by clearing adversity out of their way. But, unfortunately, it’s neither possible nor…
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If you’re like many parents we see at our learning center, you may be already wishing it was time to send the kids back to school. While we look forward…
Being the daughter of a pilot, I have flown many times on all types and sizes of airplanes. It’s amazing how the airline industry has kept up with technology and…
Parenting in the Digital World Developing Minds and the Impact of Screen Time Azmaira H. Maker, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Founder and Director: Aspiring Families, Center for Mental Health and…
We’re excited to share this guest article from college admissions expert, Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, which explains how college admissions are different from 20 years ago, and how that can actually…
If you are the parent of a gifted child, at some point, you have likely been in awe of their intellectual voracity, ability to learn and assimilate information quickly, and/or…
You’ve got your holiday cards stamped and ready to go, holiday gifts checked off your list, but what about your private school applications? In the midst of the holiday season,…
In the last couple weeks, as I’ve been talking with parents at my learning center, I’ve sensed an undercurrent of anxiety about the end of summer. Let’s face it, the…
When it comes to being a successful entrepreneur, innovation and creativity are key. Success combines the importance of rules, textbooks, and degrees with critical thinking, exploration and positivity. Today’s youth…
Growing up I always thought I was “smart,” and yet I knew I was also a “bad speller.” My identification with these traits came from feedback I got from my…
