Measuring the ROI of a prospective College; Talking to children about Ukraine; Workshop Season Begins!
March 2022 | Vol. 35
Beyond the Park Bench
SCK was founded in 2001 by Roxana Reid with the goal of guiding families and students to self-actualize through accessing just-right educational fit. We are a proud black-owned business.
If we give our children sound self-love, they will be able to deal with whatever life puts before them.
-bell hooks
Developmental Milestones for Children Have Changed
For the first time in 20 years, the checklists used to gauge the developmental progress of children have changed. Milestones give parents, pediatricians, and educators benchmarks to identify physical and social emotional developmental markers. To learn more about the updates, Click here!
How to Speak with Young Learners About War in Ukraine
In this interview for ABC News, Ericka Souter (Parenting Expert) offers the following quick tips on how to manage this difficult topic. One tip that we found useful was this, "First, ask what they know and then, if needed, correct any misinformation."
Buzz on the Quad!
What Is The Return on Investment for the Colleges On Your List?
While the value and quality of a college degree can't be quantified in monetary terms, paying for four years of college is a large financial commitment and parents should be educated consumers. Cost and financial outcomes are factors that should be considered as decisions are made about which school children will attend. Data shows that name recognition does not necessarily equate with higher income over the course of a career. To see how the colleges you’re thinking about compare in terms of a number of important metrics, check out this new Georgetown University study.
Workshop Season is Here!
We are excited to offer a series of free online workshops for families for the 2022 season. We have curated this year's workshops in response to feedback we've received from families about what they want to learn. Save the dates and stay tuned for registration details coming soon! If you have any questions, email us at info@smartcitykids.com
