Industry insights for academic advisement, private school placement, and college planning.
Whew! This year’s admissions season is behind us and hopefully, you and your family are celebrating what the Fall will look like. To help position your family for success going into summer and a new back-to-school routine, we are recommending “The Secrets of Happy Families” by Bruce Feiler.
Read MoreThis book has been on my TBR list for quite awhile. Come along with us this month as we read “Memory Making Mom” together.
Read MoreThe best gift you could ever give your kids is your presence. Parent Cue curated a beautiful list of 5 easy ways to prioritize quality memories with your family this holiday season.
Read MoreA few questions to help prep your middle-schooler for his/her admissions interview.
Read MoreHow to stay productive during the holiday season.
Read MoreAs we head into 2022 and start making our New Year resolutions, think about breaking up goals into season instead of setting yearly goals.
Read MoreCurious how others celebrate Christmas around the world? Check out favorite traditions from Poland, Sweden, the Philippines, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Ireland, Barbados, and more!
Read MoreSome of my favorite books to put you in the holiday spirit!
Read MoreWhew. You've done it. You conquered Ravenna. You’ve woken everybody up at 8am on a Saturday for virtual observations. You’ve tracked down transcripts, booked JATP appointments, and ironed first-day outfits. So….now what?
Read MoreEasy, manageable ways to get all those applications and requirements finalized over the break!
Read MoreWith the application for Atlanta independent schools quickly approaching (some as early as this coming Monday--eek!), we wanted to learn into parents to see if there were any outstanding questions about tying up loose ends. We received an overwhelming amount of questions and wanted to share some with you all as you're wrapping up final action items this weekend.
Read MoreHere in Atlanta, it is beginning to feel like fall—at least to us Southerners. We’re bundled in our scarves and vests, sipping our PSLs, and enjoying the sub-80 degree weather (just don’t tell New England). As we welcome in another fall season, we wanted to share some treats on how to begin the school admissions process. Follow along with us over the next week for what you need to know!
Read MoreNo matter how old your kids are, threatening or upsetting news can affect them emotionally. Many can feel worried, frightened, angry, or even guilty. And these anxious feelings can last as additional details are revealed and reported. So what can you do as a parent or caregiver to help your kids process all this information? From Common Sense Media.
Read MoreAt the start of the school year, we include a copy of Emily Oster’s “Family Firm” in our welcome basket to families. We’ve started adding this book into our gift bundle because it’s a tremendous resource in making the big school decision. Oster frames the decision-making process in a way that is tangible and practical. Take a look at her Four F’s (four steps to follow the your family faces a big choice).
Read MoreRavenna is the shared application portal for a number of AAAIS-member schools in the Atlanta area. This platform makes it easy to keep all of your docs in one place—but it can be a little overwhelming, too! We’ve compiled a check-list on how to apply to schools using Ravenna. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in.
Read MoreOG is a buzzword floating around reading classrooms and carpool lanes. We break down what parents need to know and the questions they should be asking.
Read MoreTo more holistically assess kindergarten-readiness skills, independent schools and teachers are broadly evaluating a child’s gross motor skills. Here’s a list of skills we’re looking for—and ideas to incorporate practice into your everyday routine that is fun and easy!
Read MoreNewer to the education scene, transitional kindergarten serves as an “in between” following Pre-K and a traditional Kindergarten program. Is your child a “young 5?” Is this placement worth considering? How to tell if your child is a good fit for this type of program.
Read MoreFavorite after-school programs around the city for students K-8!
Read MoreUsually acquired during childhood, gross motor skills use the legs, arms, and torso to perform
everyday functions. These include not only basic tasks, like walking, running, jumping, and
sitting upright, but also activities that require hand-eye coordination, such as throwing,
catching, kicking a ball, swimming, or riding a bike.
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