Most parents have heard the following at some point from their child: “You just don’t understand!” It is probably true. Children today deal with such different challenges than their parents ever did, from sports commitments and social media pressures, to the college admissions process. It is a...

1) Gauge your involvement based on what your child’s academic behavior is showing you and not just what your child is telling you. Leave your successful student alone! As a parent, you have to determine when your help is both necessary and useful and when it simply complicates an already stressful...

Concussions are a type of mild traumatic brain injury. While learning your child has one can be overwhelming and scary, you can guide your child to a full recovery by proactively engaging with your healthcare provider, school administration, teachers, and coaches at the time of diagnosis and...

Shipley’s college counseling program is as much about self-discovery as it is about choosing a college. Though it may feel daunting at times, the college process is an opportunity for students to explore their interests, strengths, and goals while building skills for doing research and making wise...

At Shipley, we spend the month of November giving special focus to the second half of our motto: Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing. Giving to others and giving thanks are hallmarks of this time of year, and they are undoubtedly acts of grace.