How to React if Your Child Dislikes the Teacher
It's a difficult time when you realize your child has been upset at school. And it can be tough to find out what really happened. Children have limited vocabularies and often make generic statements like "the teacher wasn't nice." [...]
Blithewold Mansion & Gardens
Blithewold Mansion & Gardens is a 33-acre summer estate in Rhode Island that offers an experience in a comfortable setting approximately one hour drive from Boston (along Rte. 24) on the outskirts of Bristol. Blithewold is described as "a nationally [...]
Make Your Failure a Success
How To Have a Really Successful Failure is a publication for In The College Years, a collection of essays and other materials from the Bureau of Study Counsel at Harvard University. We recommend sharing the publication with your kids, [...]
Math Competitions
Mathematics competitions are aimed primarily at advanced students in middle and high school. The contests are designed to promote problem-solving and analytics skills. Although generally held in-person at local schools, there are certain online contests as well as exams [...]
Recommended Summer Reading for Grades 4 – 5
Fiction The Twenty-One Balloons William Pene du Bois Summary. On a voyage in a hot air balloon across the Pacific Ocean, Professor Sherman lands on Krakatoa and discovers a world of wealth and eccentric [...]
The Effectiveness of School Choice
The WSJ reports on a discussion with Parag Pathak, a renowned economist who has focused his career on studying school choice. Mr. Pathak’s work uses economic modeling to gain insight into the process and outcome of public and private [...]
Swim Lessons
BOSTON The Clubs at Charles River Park offers year-round swim lessons for children and adults at all levels. The Club is located at 10 Whittier Place, Boston, MA 02114. CAMBRIDGE Cambridge YMCA offers group and private swim lessons for individuals [...]
South Shore Autism Center
South Shore Autism Center provides multiple services for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, including: Intensive center based services - ABA intervention for children aged 18 months to 6 years who are transitioning off of early intervention [...]
Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
We highly recommend this article published by TEDEd. It reminds me of when our kids were in daycare. The teachers often chanted "You get what you get and you don't get upset!" Every time I heard that, it made [...]
Recommended Workbooks to Help Kids Excel at Math
Help your children succeed throughout the school year by supplementing their curriculum lessons. Math practice and repetition is essential for strengthening a fundamental understanding and memory of math facts. These top workbooks engage kids with easy-to-follow lessons, colorful illustrations, [...]
Summer Camps in Boston
Boston has amazing camps for kids of all ages. There are so many options from which to choose. From traditional day camps to specialty sports, arts, and STEAM options, your kids will stay busy all summer long. Summer Camps [...]
Living in Newton Highlands
Newton Highlands is one of 13 villages within the city of Newton, Massachusetts. Commuting Subway access to the Newton Highlands T stop (Green D line) is at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Walnut Street. Keep in mind that [...]
Our Favorite Games to Help Kids Build Emotional Intelligence
Social and emotional management skills are learned through experiences and interactions with others. These books, toys and games are a fun way for parents to help their children recognize feelings and cope with emotions. They have been selected by [...]
Great Books to Help Children Begin the New School Year
The start of a new school year brings out lots of emotions. Your child will meet new teachers and new friends, and for some a new town and a whole new school. We compiled a list of great books [...]