Originals

When you’re applying to private elementary schools, you want to make sure to hit all the right notes during what can be a stressful process. Busy parents often overlook thank you notes, but they are an important part of the admissions process. A written thank you to the admissions director is one more way to help your child’s application stand […]

In the insular world of private schools, the term “feeder school” is an important one to add to your vocabulary. They are private schools—from preschool to high school–that can be counted on to send a significant number of their graduates every year to certain schools at the next grade level. For a school to be considered a feeder

It’s the holiday season and along with lots of cooking and shopping comes the annual celebrations. If you’re throwing a holiday party this December, consider hosting a wine tasting. And of course, no gathering would be complete without a cheese plate. Add some crackers, crusty bread, olives, maybe some charcuterie, and you’ve got an amazing spread ready to be devoured. Here

Navigating the endless world of afterschool activities just got trickier. It’s no longer enough to be up on what is fun, cool, and developmentally stimulating. Gone are the days of only trying to find out who is the best piano teacher, or which of your kid’s many friends might also be willing to take a

We may have just finished giving thanks for all of our blessings, but it’s time to think about the holidays. Sometimes, however, the excess surrounding Christmas can be too much (the brawls in shopping centers over Black Friday are the exact opposite of what we are trying to teach our children about generosity of spirit). How can we manage the stress surrounding

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School’s out for the summer, and you’re in charge of keeping your little one occupied 24/7. We know, it’s harder than it sounds! After you’ve exhausted trips to the library and marathon cannonball contests, give these easy kids crafts a try. Whether you’re committed to a full afternoon of tie-dyeing or need a quick craft to keep your toddler busy

There’s a lot to be said for having kids close together in age. For starters, when you come home with infant number two, you’re already in baby mode, used to running on zero sleep, trading off diaper duty, and baby proofing. You haven’t yet rediscovered what wine tastes like. Plus, the kids are bound to be

Mini mani Monday will be back in full force next week, but with all of the grueling Thankgiving prepwork you’re about to do, this week we figured it’s the moms who could use a little pampering and polishing. Our fingers and toes may spend the better part of winter tucked into fluffy socks and cozy gloves, but that

I’m an obsessive Thanksgiving cook. There, I said it. It’s part pain and part pleasure, but even with the agony that can at times come with preparing this annual feast, at least it all has a purpose: family togetherness and full bellies. I’m also an obsessive Thanksgiving eater– and it doesn’t have to be the