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Welcome to the PLNY Blog. We are pleased to share knowledge and tips from parenting experts and esteemed educators. We hope you’ll check back often to make parenting in NYC a little easier!

Middle & High School Age Parenting 10 mins reading

Mon, December 9, 2024

Growing Up in Public: Overemphasis on College Admissions

Colleges don’t “dig up dirt” on social media. Overemphasis on college admissions sends the wrong message about what truly matters.

All Ages Independent Schools 4 mins reading

Mon, July 1, 2024

NYC School Notification Dates 2024-25

Elizabeth Ainslie, Director of Technology & Communications

Be sure to have these important application deadlines and notification dates on your calendar during the school admissions process. Many New York City private and independent schools follow these guidelines for notifying families of school acceptances and waitlists.

Early Childhood Parenting 8 mins reading
Fri, December 6, 2024

Making Time for Connection: Why It’s Important in Early Childhood

Spending a few moments with a shared experience to connect and learn about your child as an individual is incredibly…
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Middle & High School Age Parenting 11 mins reading
Mon, November 11, 2024

The Challenges of the Middle School Parent

Decades of research show that the middle school years are the number one most challenging time in the life of…
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All Ages Child Development Parenting 14 mins reading
Thu, November 7, 2024

Student Achievement: Is It Ever Enough?

By: Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Author When William, my oldest child, started sixth grade, I somehow became convinced that the clock…
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Independent Schools 3 mins reading
Tue, October 29, 2024

The Kindergarten Child Interview: Common Questions

Families often ask us how they can prepare for the interview process for kindergarten. You can take simple steps with…
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Early Childhood Elementary Age Independent Schools Middle & High School Age 3 mins reading
Tue, October 29, 2024

Financial Aid for Private School: Common Questions Answered

What is Financial Aid? Will applying for financial aid affect my chances of getting into a private school? Our helpful…
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Middle & High School Age Parenting 8 mins reading
Tue, October 8, 2024

Why Voice Matters—and How to Harness It for College Admissions Essays

When students embrace the dedicated writing and revising process that the strongest personal essays demand, a wonderful thing happens: they…
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Early Childhood Early Childhood Development 10 mins reading
Tue, October 8, 2024

Zero to 3: Raising a Child in NYC

Even before your baby is born, you begin to plan for childcare. Will it be in or outside your home?…
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All Ages Independent Schools 103 mins reading
Tue, October 1, 2024

School Open Houses Fall 2024

Visit independent schools and learn about their programs! Our member schools are hosting a variety of in-person and virtual events this…
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Independent Schools Middle & High School Age 3 mins reading
Mon, September 30, 2024

Boarding School: Answers to Parents’ Most Common Questions

We've all heard of boarding school, but what does it mean to consider sending your child to boarding school today?
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Independent Schools Parenting 5 mins reading
Tue, September 10, 2024

Back to School with Olympic Spirit and Civic Engagement

After rallying around US athletes in the Summer Olympics, it is the home stretch of a presidential election in timing…
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Child Development Early Childhood Parenting 8 mins reading
Tue, September 10, 2024

New York City as a Classroom without Walls

By Jane Racoosin Director, Beginnings Nursery School As a child, I can tell you I never thought I would end…
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Elementary Age Independent Schools 5 mins reading
Tue, September 10, 2024

9 Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences

By Anne Burns and Mary Ann Clerkin, Parents League School Advisors As the new school year gets underway, schools will…
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All Ages Parenting 9 mins reading
Tue, August 13, 2024

From Stress to Strength: Benefits of Yoga for Kids Include Health and Fun

By D’Angela Alberty Program Director, Three and a Half Acres Yoga (THAY) Our children live in an environment that is…
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Early Childhood Elementary Age Parenting 5 mins reading
Tue, August 13, 2024

7 Tips for Taking the Stress Out of Back-to-School

By Anne Burns and Mary Ann Clerkin, Parents League School Advisors As summer begins to draw to an end, we…
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Early Childhood Parenting Uncategorized 8 mins reading
Tue, July 16, 2024

Meaningful Service Learning from the Early Years On

Felicia Gordon Director, The Brownstone School Teaching our children about community service is as important as ever and one of…
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Elementary Age Independent Schools 4 mins reading
Mon, June 24, 2024

10 Tips for NYC Kindergarten Applications

Applying for kindergarten at NYC independent and private schools seems complicated, especially if you didn't grow up here. Or even…
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Early Childhood Development 10 mins reading
Fri, June 14, 2024

Literacy … From the Beginning

Research tells us that many adults believe that literacy begins at 2 years of age, often when the child is…
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Early Childhood Elementary Age Parenting 11 mins reading
Wed, June 12, 2024

How Kids Learn Flexibility and Self-Regulation

Chelsey Rosen, Child Psychologist One of the most common things parents seek help for is their concern that their child…
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Early Childhood Independent Schools Preschools 3 mins reading
Thu, May 30, 2024

What Age to Start Preschool

The decision to begin preschool depends on what works for your family; you may need the childcare and like the…
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Middle & High School Age Parenting 15 mins reading
Tue, May 14, 2024

How to Use the “I Do, We Do, You Do” Model to Build Emotional Well-Being in Teens

Amanda Morin Former Vice President Learning and Knowledge, Jed Foundation (JED) We know that connection and a sense of belonging…
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