Let Your Child Finish the Story! Ideas to Help Your Child Become a Better Writer
Most of the time, when a child is told to write something, he or she meets the assignment with groans and, “Do I have to?” There are the exceptions of […]
The View from My Section Perspective—It Changes Everything
11 construction workers 840 feet above Manhattan, on the 69th floor of what is now the GE Building, just casually eating lunch and having a smoke. Seemingly oblivious to the […]
The Message of Halloween
The words arrive soon after our kids have settled comfortably into their new school schedules. “Mom, we need to start planning for Halloween. It’s around the corner and this year […]
Child Safety Series: Halloween Hazards
Each month this series will provide important facts and tips surrounding child safety to support parents and caregivers as they consider reducing risks and creating the safest environment possible for […]
The State of the Union of Youth Sports
Youth sports are woven deeply into the fabric of many families’ lives. It has become big business, cultivating a love for sport in our children. The competition can be fierce, […]
Surprising Facts about Teaching and Learning at FCDS
BY PRISCILLA ST. JOHN At Forsyth Country Day School, teachers teach and students learn…but that’s only part of the story. Read on for some interesting facts about teaching and learning […]
The View from My Section
Are emotions contagious? There’s a psychological phenomenon called emotional contagion that implies emotions produce energy that can be transferred from person to person. A typical example would be a coach’s […]
Twice the Fun: Myths and Facts about Twins
We’ve all heard that young twins share a special secret language that not even their mom can understand. Is it true? This fascinating and much-debated phenomenon has been labeled both […]
Classifying Your Kids’ Friends
We parents are always on the heightened prowl to keep our kids engaged and running in supportive and worthwhile social circles. Part of our job as good parents is to […]
Child Safety Series: Baby Safety Month
Each month this series will provide important facts and tips surrounding child safety, in an effort to support parents and caregivers as they navigate reducing risks and creating the safest […]
