Category Archives: education

NY Times Parenting tips at home for schoolwork…

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Some easily implementable ideas here. And similar to what I am hearing teachers discuss in faculty meetings about what works best in school, it’s also true at home: Remember that consistency is key.   Happy Opening!

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Parenting in a time of chaos in the news…

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Parenting is fraught with issues as 24 hour news cycles plague us with the most recent stories of violence, hate speech and hateful rhetoric. The following NY Times parenting piece reminded me of when I held my 11 month old … Continue reading →

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Common Sense Media New Report on Screens

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Check out the latest from Common Sense Media about screens and sleep for children and parents. There is something for everyone as we think about how much we let  screens rule our lives! Adults, Teens, Sleep and Devices around the … Continue reading →

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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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The Connection between Innovation and Diversity… Frans Johansson

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

My favorite FRANS JOHANSSON quotes: Schools have to prepare students for a world that is constantly innovating and challenging We tend to think that deep expertise is the key to success. All new ideas are combinations of current ideas. What … Continue reading →

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So we do not have Anderson Cooper! But we have an upgrade to Viola Davis as our opening speaker!

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

My top 13 Viola Davis quotes. “It was the sort of poverty that makes you feel invisible. I left home for school every day either hiding or angry.” “You find and become yourself when you find who you were messily, … Continue reading →

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