Readiness for Kindergarten: A Parent’s Guide to Basic Skills
The Good Old Days
I began teaching first grade back in the dark ages — the 1960s. Back then, many children didn’t attend kindergarten, and...
5 Tips for Creating a Successful Back-to-School Carpool
It’s time to get back into the school mindset, which for parents means school supplies, packing lunches and carpools.A carpool arrangement can be the...
Back-to-School Health: What Parents Need To Know Before the First Day of School
As we enter back-to-school season, a to-do that might slip your mind is your child’s annual checkup and physical. Dr. Omar Jaber, M.D., MPH,...
Empowering Parents in Recognition of Safe Sport Day
Aug. 8 is International Safe Sport Day, a time to recognize safer sport environments for athletes at every level and acknowledge the role each...
PTOs vs. PTAs: What’s the Difference?
While PTA is the most widely known acronym for parent-teacher groups in schools, it might be surprising to find out that they aren’t the...
Back-to-School Survival Guide
While it’s not yet time to trade summer pool days and popsicles for pencils and planners, the first day of school is around the...
What Does Inclusion & Acceptance Mean for Neurodiverse Students in the DMV?
You've been accepted! What does inclusion and acceptance mean for neurodiverse students — and how can they find it in Montgomery County private schools?You...
Training Tips for Fall Sports Tryouts
Schools typically host tryouts for their sports teams in August, so now is a great time for your young athlete to prepare if they...
Pride in Our Differences: 7 Disability Pride Reads
July is Disability Pride Month! Celebrate by checking out these books that explore disability from the perspective of young people from your local library.
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Make Reading Fun This Summer
School is out for the summer, but there are still many ways to keep your child engaged and continue their education even while they’re...
