I haven’t been a kid in a while. What I recall about music lessons is that they were forced, and more importantly, stodgy. Beginning somewhere around the fourth grade, students were advised to pick an instrument for class, and I can honestly say I only know two adults from those

We know summertime can provide opportunities for kids to accelerate reading and experience the social-emotional impact of good literature and stories. Research has shown that in a typical year, summer reading supports skill gains, and its absence leads to widening skill gaps. In addition, reading helps children discover new favorite

Development of memory, better concentration and focus, faster adaptation, are among the many reasons why teaching your child a second language can help boost their brain development. Did you know that approximately 60-75% of the world population can speak at least two languages? In fact, research studies have shown that

By Robyne Wood, Director and Founder of ROBYNE’S NEST As a young teen, I grew up in an extremely toxic and dysfunctional home with little to no parental or family support. To escape that unhealthy environment, I left home when I was 17 and finished high school on my own

By Jeanne Huybrechts, Chief Academic Officer, Stratford School Is there any sound more wonderful that a child’s laugh? Often when we think about children, we have a vision of fun, play, and laughter. Psychologists have reported that the laugh of an infant activates reward centers in a parent’s brain, reinforcing

Open October 27th – mid-January What do neon-colored ski outfits, a life–size yeti and thematic food, drinks, and décor all have in common? Each of these will be heavily on display at Kimpton Shorebreak Resort’s new winter pop-up bar, Pier Summit Ski Lodge – set to become one of the

“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” – Mr. Rogers, television personality Children naturally play for fun, yet during play they’re also building and practicing skills, creating and strengthening relationships, exploring and processing emotions, and so much more. Here, we’ll shine a light on five types