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Why Chores Matter: Building Life Skills, Independence, and Family Bonds

Nov 18, 2024 | At Home, Child Development, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Grades, Grades 1-5, High School, Kindergarten, Middle School, Parent Education, Preschool

By Mia Hammerschmidt | Education Support Teacher Assigning chores to children is more than just teaching them responsibility—it fosters independence, builds confidence, and strengthens their connection to the family unit. Research has shown that children who do chores...

From Space to Schools: Waldorf Alums in Action

Sep 27, 2024 | Alums, At Home, Curriculum, In the News, Parent Education, Parent Experience

by Dr. Jon Herzenberg, WSP School Director As deeply caring parents who are invested and engaged in your child’s education, the question of how is your child’s school preparing them for their future and where their education will take them is natural and reasonable....

Supporting Your Student Through the Election Season

Sep 26, 2024 | At Home, In the News, Parent Education, Parent Experience

by Bridget Kenevan, WSP Middle and High School Counselor As the mom of a teenage son, the topic of the current presidential race has been on my mind. In that role, I think often about how this election season, and the ways in which the messages of the current...

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Why Chores Matter: Building Life Skills, Independence, and Family Bonds

From Space to Schools: Waldorf Alums in Action

Supporting Your Student Through the Election Season