Parenting Boys: Six Books to Inspire and Guide You on the Journey Through Boyhood
From boy mom to dad life, these titles about parenting boys are perfect reads for spring. Each...
How Questions Shape Cognitive Development in Pre-K
Parents of preschool-aged children are subject to daily, hourly, and even minute-by-minute...
How Community Service Shapes Executive Functioning
The middle school years mark an important transition for young boys. Their educational journeys...
3 Elements of a Pre-K and Kindergarten Curriculum that Make a Difference
At Fessenden, we often hear that students are happy to go to school each day. Beginning with our...
‘Play is the Work of Childhood,’ but is it Beneficial?
For most adults (unless we’re very lucky), “work” and “play” tend to be separate pursuits. We...
Most Popular Posts of the 2018-2019 Academic Year
It’s hard to believe that Fessenden’s academic year has come to a close. Before we gear up for...
Why Parents Must Get Comfortable with the Word ‘Failure’
Parents often have a visceral reaction to the word “failure” in the context of student learning....
The Secret ‘In’ to Your Son’s World
“How do I get to know my son better?” “How can I build a better relationship with my son and fight...
The Case for Studying Spanish in Pre-K and Kindergarten
At Fessenden, we believe students benefit in myriad ways from studying a second (or third)...
‘That’s for Girls’: How Parents Can Encourage Sons to Pursue Their Interests and Ignore Stereotypes
Does this scenario sound familiar? You invite your young son to join you and your daughter for a...