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Where's the Hurt? A Conversation with Atlanta Moms

Whether sitting in coffee shops or in round table discussions, I’ve leaned into the conversation with Atlanta moms to find out where the hurt is—in parenting, in school, and in families. In today’s blog post, we unpack how paying attention to the tension can be a catalyst for growth and change.

School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadMarch 4, 2022parenting, where's the hurt, expertise, family team, child's team, whole child, holistic education, holistic parenting

5 Secrets to Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids

Five secrets, backed by research, on tangible, practical tips to raising emotionally intelligent kids that become resourceful and responsible community contributors.

PersonalRebekka WhiteheadFebruary 4, 2021parenting, whole child, holistic education, growth mindset, emotional intelligence, John gottman, Eric barker, psychology, emotion coaching, leadership, emotion labeling

Stuck at Home With Your Kids? Here Are Some of My Favorite Resources to Structure Routine

Are you home with your kids during this COVID-19 “new normal?” If so, it’s important to schedule some routine and predictability into your daily schedules. I’ve curated some of my favorite resources below from my days in the classroom. All of these ideas can be adjusted based on grade level and age.

School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadApril 7, 2020things to do at home, covid-19, coronavirus, crafting at home, reading at home, reading list, daily reading, what to read next, go noodle, brain breaks, holistic education, holistic parenting

What Kind of Parent Are You?

Just like most things these days, parenting styles have become more and more specific—and thus, have resulted in additional labels to categorize parenting methods in this generation. In the classroom, I had a front row seat to the different personalities of parents and had the opportunity to aggregate this anecdotal research to determine classroom success. The results may shock you.

Academic AdvisementRebekka WhiteheadMay 13, 2019parenting, holistic education, holistic parenting, parenting with purpose, lawnmower parents, helicopter parents

Treat #3: Mine for Meaning

Today’s treat in our School Admission: Treat or Treat series encourages prospective families to mine for meaning. November is the month to start combing through school websites, parent forums on Niche.com, NextDoor.com, GreatSchools.org, and others to understand the why behind the why.

School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadOctober 29, 2018core values, school emphasis, school applications, short list, school selection, school visits, school placement, school search, school admissions, private school admissions, holistic education, mine for meaning, prospective families, mission statement, mission, strategic plan

Treat #2: Values

As you’re considering schools for next year—whether you’re taking the plunge from public to private or relocating to the Atlanta area—the first step of the process is to identify your values.

School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadOctober 26, 2018values, character education, athletics, fine arts, service learning, rigor, holistic education, core values, school placement, private school placement, private schools, private school admissions, school selection, school search, school visits

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