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2020 Spring into Summer IECA Conference Posted

Don and Brendon are presenting at a national admissions conference this week. Why Gap Years and Executive Function Skills Matter Even More Now Read more

June Boarding School Fairs
June Boarding School Fairs Posted

McMillan Education is hosting 3 more Boarding School Fairs this month involving over 40 top schools in the Northeast. Write kelly@mcmillaneducation.com for more info click on "read more" Read more

In light of our Schools Fairs: The Boarding Advantage
In light of our Schools Fairs: The Boarding Advantage Posted

Invariably I begin Zoom calls with my shelter-at-home high school juniors with some variation of, “How is online schooling treating you?” With few exceptions, my kids, particularly those enrolled at... Read more

Thinking About a Gap Year?
Thinking About a Gap Year? Posted

The real adventure of any gap year is facing a vast array of choices, making a bold move in one direction at a time, and then getting real-world feedback in the form of joys and sorrows, beautiful sunsets... Read more

The Boarding Advantage in Challenging Times
The Boarding Advantage in Challenging Times Posted

Invariably I begin Zoom calls with my shelter-at-home high school juniors with some variation of, “How is online schooling treating you?” With few exceptions, my kids, particularly those enrolled at... Read more

Christie Quarantine, Part Two: The Introverts Shall Inherit the Earth
Christie Quarantine, Part Two: The Introverts Shall Inherit the Earth Posted

Hello, fellow parents. How are you doing there in your homes with your children? The first few weeks were an interesting experiment. Baking. Soooo much baking. Banana bread. Pancakes. Chocolate chip... Read more

A Therapist’s View of COVID-19: Clients who Thrive, Manage, Struggle
A Therapist’s View of COVID-19: Clients who Thrive, Manage, Struggle Posted

As a therapist these days,I find myself doing therapy not in my cozy office on campus with my pooch by my side excited to greet my kids as they enter, but instead on the phone wherever I can find a... Read more

Keepin' the Faith on the Homefront: Meet the Beckwiths Part II
Keepin' the Faith on the Homefront: Meet the Beckwiths Part II Posted

Rooms rearranged, desks cleared off, pencils sharpened…we were ready for the first day of school. And then, Isabelle’s bridge broke and her tooth fell out. Second from the right. The floodgates opened.... Read more

Keepin’ the Faith on the Homefront: Meet the Beckwiths
Keepin’ the Faith on the Homefront: Meet the Beckwiths Posted

Hello from Providence, RI where I’m quarantining with my husband (an infectious diseases doctor on the front line of this COVID crisis) and my three daughters: a college sophomore, a high school senior... Read more

Keepin’ the Faith on the Homefront: Tales from Christie Family Quarantine
Keepin’ the Faith on the Homefront: Tales from Christie Family Quarantine Posted

Greetings to my fellow parents in their home bunkers with our favorite soldiers: our children and - for some - our spouses. We are well - in body and mind - and we hope that you are, too. Read more