Valentine’s Day Treats
Valentine’s Day Treats

Valentine’s Day is coming up. This year, instead of sticking to the stereotypical conversation hearts, incorporate heart-shaped fun into a variety of treats!   Chocolate Strawberry Hearts Any holiday that gives us an excuse to eat handfuls of chocolate-covered fruit is a winner in our book! All you need to make this recipe is toothpicks, strawberries, and melting chocolate, such as…

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Giving Thanks

Everyone is sitting around the dining room table, bellies full of delicious turkey, decadent gravy, and scrumptious mashed potatoes when someone pipes up and asks “What are you thankful for this year?” Finding just one thing to be thankful for this year can be difficult — especially if it’s not something you think about on a day-to-day basis. But being…

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Game On! How Video Games Can Help Your Child Learn

Parents are often warned not to let their children spend too many hours in front of their TV or computer screen. We hear that video games will isolate our children, make them aggressive, or simply “fry their brains.” However, recent research has proven that playing video games can actually improve your child’s social and cognitive development. Lake Forrest Prep, one…

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Encouraging Girls in STEM
Encouraging Girls in STEM

Your daughter likes to get her hands dirty. She likes to break things apart and put them back together again, even if you’d rather the TV remote remained in one piece. Maybe you’ve had to play her patient twice a week, or perhaps your daughter has a habit of conducting experiments in your backyard. Whatever mess she makes, you want…

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Better Breakfast, Better Grades
Better Breakfast, Better Grades

The days you skip breakfast can often be your most unproductive. You’re sluggish, unable to concentrate, and are counting the hours down until you can take lunch. It’s not different for your kids. A healthy breakfast can help them improve concentration during class and even help your child score better on tests. Lake Forrest Prep, one of Orlando private schools,…

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Preparing for Back to School
Preparing for Back to School

What do you mean it’s time to prepare for back to school? Didn’t summer just start? After long days in the summer sun, the school year can creep up on you before you’re ready. Lake Forrest Prep, one of the best private schools in Orlando, has some tips to help you prepare for the school year. The Nighttime Routine Yes,…

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Developing a Green Thumb
Developing a Green Thumb

The hot summer months are the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time outdoors with your child. A great activity that you can do together is gardening! Teaching your child how to plant and care for a garden will help their development, while also providing an enjoyable activity the two of you can bond over. Lake Forrest Prep, an Orlando…

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A Summer Full Of Learning
A Summer Full Of Learning

School is out! And your child has worked hard all year long. They are ready to spend the summer relaxing, but what if you could combine fun with learning for an educational experience? Orlando private school, Lake Forrest Prep, has helpful ideas to make sure your child has an exciting summer full of knowledge. They’ll never know that they’re having…

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