Lydia Martin

Read Lydia Martin's articles to explore school related topics as well as various tips and tricks for parents.

Recent Posts

15 FCS Seniors Tell Us What They'll Miss Most After Graduating

Jun 20 2018

High school graduation is a time of excitement. Excitement for what lies ahead: For college, for service, for work, for whatever that next step may be.

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5 Students Tell Us What They Loved Most After Joining the Friends’ Central Community

Jun 01 2018

Making the decision to transfer your child from a public school to an independent or private school is an exciting time for your family and child. Independent schools offer their students so many.

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8 Fun Things to Do Around the Main Line

Jun 01 2018

Every parent knows the struggle of entertaining a bored child, especially in the heart of winter or spring’s rainy season when they’re more likely to be stuck pent up inside than out and about having.

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Questions Parents Should Ask Their Child After a School Visit

Jan 10 2018

If you are in the middle of deciding which independent school is right for your child and family, then you undoubtedly have a lot going through your mind. Questions about teacher-to-student ratio and.

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How To Help Your Child Prepare For A School Visit

Dec 08 2017

Choosing a school for your child is, undoubtedly, one of the most stressful parts of being a parent. You want to find a school that will challenge your child academically, help them grow socially and.

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How to Get the Most out of an Independent School Campus Tour

Nov 06 2017

Choosing the school that your child is ultimately going to attend can be a nerve-wracking experience. The school you pick for your children will be the place they spend most of their waking hours..

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Top 10 Reasons to Consider An Independent School

Oct 30 2017

If you are a parent, then you understand just how important it is to make sure you are choosing the right education for your child. Whether that means attending a public, private, or independent.

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Questions for Parents to Ask When Comparing Independent Schools

Oct 24 2017

Deciding what your child’s education is going to look like is one of the most important decisions for any parent to make and requires you to ask a lot of questions. Should your child attend a public.

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What Role Can Parents Expect To Play in an Independent School Education?

Oct 09 2017

The process of deciding whether your child should attend a public school or an independent school is profoundly important: There are so many factors that you must take into consideration before.

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What Makes an Independent School Education Different?

Oct 09 2017

If you’re considering enrolling your child in an independent school, then you’ve probably put a lot of thought to figuring out just what makes an independent school education different than a public.

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