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Children of all ages are exposed to stressful situations—both in the home and at school—but the consequences often go unnoticed by parents. Here’s how to detect the signs of stress in your children and help them manage it in a healthy way. Notice the signs of stress in your child. Don’t always rely on your kids to tell you when…
Finding the perfect school can be a daunting task for parents. With the number of factors to take into consideration and abundance of options to choose from, many worry whether they’re making the best decision for their child’s academic future. If you’re in the process of selecting a school for your child, here are 5 key questions you should ask…
As they get older, children might struggle with reading for class, let alone reading for pleasure. There’s added pressure to juggle reading textbooks and assigned literature for class; for many kids, reading for fun rarely stays a priority. Here are some ways to keep that love for books bright, even when schedules get busy. Let them pick the story. Your…
Flu season is upon us, and kids can be some of the most susceptible to catching and spreading the virus. Not only do you have to juggle COVID concerns, you’ve got to worry about the flu as well! The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age or older should get a flu shot every season. There are still ways…
If there was ever a year to say goodbye to, it’s 2020. For many of our LFP families, celebrating at home is the best and safest option. We wanted to pull together some of our favorite ideas for welcoming 2021 as a family. Put favorites on the menu. It’s the last hoorah of 2020, so send it out with a…
“There’s no place like home for the holidays” has never rung truer than in 2020. Due to the pandemic, Christmas in this year will look different for millions of families — including many of our Lake Forrest Prep families. And while it might be a hard season, these activities can help your family keep the Christmas season merry and bright!…
Wearing masks has become part of the “new normal” for anyone needing to venture into public. Masks help slow the spread of the virus and can reduce risk of transmission by over 70%. In many places, children over the age of 2 have to wear masks, and for kids not used to seeing people with masks, it can be scary…
Winter is here, and while that doesn’t necessarily mean snow in Central Florida, there’s still plenty of opportunity to enjoy winter wonderland activities with your family. Here are some of our favorite ideas for winter fun with your child: Coffee filter snowflakes This is a classic craft that you probably did when you were young! Grab extra coffee filters (or…
Due to safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Lake Forrest Preparatory has suspended its extracurricular activities until further notice. This can be a tough time for students who enjoyed those after school events. While we look forward to the day when we can reinstate extracurriculars, here are some ways to foster those passions at home. For Sports Schools around the…
There seems to be a misconception around empathy that it’s a trait that can’t be taught. However, there are plenty of practical ways to help your child better understand the world around them and develop empathetic thinking towards others who have different thoughts and feelings than they do. What is Empathy? Empathy is one of the most complex skills your…
