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How do you engage the young mind? There is a significant amount of data that highlights individual sensory stimuli as critical factors for the development …

Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) are places families don’t prepare to experience but that many have to manage. Stress and confusion can overwhelm the best …

Band or choir? Jazz or mixed-media collages? The arts have so much to offer, why choose just one? This is the philosophy behind the Visual …

Now in it’s fourth year, Step Up at St. Paul’s School for Girls (SPSG) offers a robust tutoring program for kids in elementary through high …

Hello, summer! School’s out and more family time is in… And with more family time comes the possibility of more ‘ugh’ parenting moments. You know …

“I don’t want my daughter to be materialistic, but at the same time, I don’t want her to feel deprived.” “I feel like my kids …

If you are a Dance Mom, the term “recital week” can be a very nerve-wracking, exhausting experience. But it can also be fun and memorable. …

I have to start by saying that until recently I’ve been a little smug about how little time my kids spent with screens.  When discussing …

I’ve been hearing lots of buzz about Pixar’s new movie Inside Out. Lots of “highly recommend!” and “Great fun movie- and not just for kids!” …

“Hmmm, maybe we need to do this a different way” When these words come out of your teacher’s mouth, you can feel pretty confident that …