Category Archives: childhood development

The Atlantic: How to address loneliness

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

As loneliness remains a troubling and pervasive problem in America and around the world, teaching preventive skills to students could help create future generations that are healthier and more socially connected. One could feel despair in reading this quote, but … Continue reading →

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Letters in reply to Parenting Articles; NY Times

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Since there is no one right way to parent, this is a terrific compilation of opinions…

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What PreK means to your Pre-Teen!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Compelling research is growing about the importance of Pre-kindergarten in the lives of our students!

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Adam Grant on teaching children about disagreement…

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

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The importance of free play for executive function in our youngest learners…

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

At Seven Hills, we are preserving the importance of early childhood education. Our Reggio Inspired program is an amazing opportunity for children to develop so many skills they need for their elementary years and beyond. These two links underscore some … Continue reading →

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Bedtime stories about race for young children

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This is a book a have read the last two years to our youngest students at Seven Hills, Thanks for this link, Mrs. Miller, about what books parents can read to children at bedtime about race! Bedtime stories about race

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Chores at home… everyone can contribute

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Some great suggestions for helping children develop a sense of responsibility, incrementally, for their world. summer chores for children: teaching responsibility at home

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Reading? Go for it!

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Some great opportunities here to think about the power of reading… And what better time to look at reading? Summer! https://www.commonsensemedia.org/reading

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Admissions Strategy! Attending AISAP…

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I feel fortunate to be attending the AISAP Annual Institute with our Admissions Team, Susanne Goldman and Rebecca Cushing. We are hearing many important messages Including: the role of “love” coaching and building programs the value of intrinsic rewards over … Continue reading →

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