Monthly Archives: March 2019

Washington Post Opinion on “Just Right” parenting

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This opinion piece in the Washington Post speaks to cultivating trusting, dependable relationships with children as the best possible foundation. It’s seems simple, and yet, I have seen so many examples of this strategy resulting in confident, competent young adults. … Continue reading →

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The College Admissions Game!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

“No word yet on what it means for long-term happiness to find out your parents lied to get you into college in the first place.” Alyssa Nadworny, Anya Kamenetz, NPR This latest news about the College Admissions Scandal sends the … Continue reading →

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Simon Sinek at NAIS

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

“We have to learn to lead for the game we are in.” How do you lead in the infinite game? you advance within the infinite game, you do not win. Simon Sinek’s message: What does it mean to live an … Continue reading →

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Shiza Shahid: finding the path of your own greatest impact…

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Shiza Shahid is a force! She, too, has a compelling personal story that had an unplanned and amazing intersection with Malala. What an inspiring speaker and thinker who is focused on making an impact in the world, and making sure … Continue reading →

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Tearing Down Walls: Building Leadership Capacity for Women.

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Listening to three female educators and one consultant discuss women in independent schools. This is a conversation about internal conversations and self-doubt that is important for women. “Ask for open feedback about your challenges and how you can get mentoring … Continue reading →

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