Parenting is a journey filled with unique challenges and triumphs, and when it comes to supporting LGBTQ+ children, the path can be particularly intricate. This Pride Month, Jodi had an insightful conversation with Heather Hester, author of Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen. This conversation was recently featured in our blog post, Navigating Parenting with Pride: Practical Steps and Insights from Jodi Liston and Heather Hester.

If you have a rising eighth grader applying to private day or boarding school for high school this fall, now is the ideal time to get organized. Follow these steps to ensure that you and your child can enjoy the summer and be fully prepared to hit the ground running in September!

We're currently seeing a concerning trend as educational and clinical consultants: an increase in school refusal, school avoidance, and school anxiety. While these challenges are something we’ve helped families navigate before, they have been greatly magnified since COVID.

Here is a closer look at why we’re seeing such a dramatic increase and what you can do to help your child.

Learn why is school refusal and school anxiety are on a rise post-Covid and what can parents do to help from Educational Consultant Jodi Liston.