--- title: Education Matters—Sanford School's Private School Blog | Parenting Tips description: Parenting Tips | Learn about private school education, admission, scholarships, financial aid, and more through posts written by teachers, administrators, parents, & students. --- Search - [mySANFORD HUB](https://sanfordschool.myschoolapp.com/app/) [![Sanford School](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Sanford%20School%20March2018%20Theme/Images/master-logo-horizontal-nofounded.png)](https://www.sanfordschool.org/) - [Admission](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission) - [Discover Sanford School](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/discover-sanford-school) - [Why Sanford?](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/why-sanford) - [How to Apply](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/why-sanford) - [Upper School Shadow](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/upper-school-shadow-days) - [Tuition](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/tuition) - [Financial Aid](https://www.sanfordschool.org/admission/financial-aid) - 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[Welcome Back!](https://www.sanfordschool.org/page/alumni/welcome-back) - [Stay in Touch](https://www.sanfordschool.org/page/alumni/stay-in-touch) - [Get Involved](https://www.sanfordschool.org/page/alumni/get-involved) # EDUCATION MATTERS—SANFORD SCHOOL'S PRIVATE SCHOOL BLOG *Learn more about current school issues and trends from Sanford School’s educational experts.  Sanford’s blog is sure to help you navigate your child’s educational journey.* ## [How Books Can Help Tackle Tough Questions](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/how-books-can-help-tackle-tough-questions) Posted by [Kara Fontes](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/kara-fontes) on June 24, 2022 at 12:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How Books Can Help Tackle Tough Questions](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/DSC_6543.jpg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/how-books-can-help-tackle-tough-questions) This past school year–in fact the past few–have been filled with some tough times, and parents are often asked really hard questions by some of our littlest learners. With all that’s going on in our world, our nation, and our schools today, it’s hard to know what to say about these very complex topics. [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/how-books-can-help-tackle-tough-questions) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/how-books-can-help-tackle-tough-questions#comments-listing) Topics: [Parenting Tips](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips), [Community](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/community), [Diversity](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/diversity) ## [3 Ways to Savor the Summer with Your Grad](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/making-the-most-of-the-final-summer-with-your-grad) Posted by [Heather Carlisle](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/heather-carlisle) on June 10, 2022 at 12:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![3 Ways to Savor the Summer with Your Grad](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Photo%20Jun%2012%2c%2011%2021%2031%20AM.jpg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/making-the-most-of-the-final-summer-with-your-grad) When the echoes of the final name emanating from the speaker finish their reverberation and the crowd erupts in cheers for the class of 2022, parents of graduates may find themselves at the center of a cyclone of emotions. Countless feelings which likely include pride, excitement, fear, worry, joy, and sadness rush over them at this pivotal moment in not only their child’s life but also their own. This moment signifies the official beginning of the next chapter for your family.  [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/making-the-most-of-the-final-summer-with-your-grad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/making-the-most-of-the-final-summer-with-your-grad#comments-listing) Topics: [Summer](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/summer), [Parenting Tips](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips), [High School Experience](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/high-school-experience) ## [The Power of Self Advocacy](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/the-power-of-self-advocacy-be-assertive-not-aggressive) Posted by [Skye Rashkind](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/skye-rashkind) on November 19, 2021 at 12:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![The Power of Self Advocacy](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/2020_11_09Sanford-2072-1.jpg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/the-power-of-self-advocacy-be-assertive-not-aggressive) As a parent, it’s sometimes difficult to walk the line between raising your child to be a polite, respectful student who follows the rules, while also encouraging them to advocate for themselves when necessary. Though those ideas may seem to be competing, it’s sometimes more about style than substance when teaching our kids to speak their minds. An [article in the Washington Post](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/02/03/theres-no-i-team-we-still-need-teach-kids-how-advocate-themselves/%3foutputType=amp)quotes Eileen Kennedy-Moore, author of “Kid Confidence: Help Your Child Make Friends, Build Resilience, and Develop Real Self-Esteem,” as saying: [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/the-power-of-self-advocacy-be-assertive-not-aggressive) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/the-power-of-self-advocacy-be-assertive-not-aggressive#comments-listing) Topics: [Parenting Tips](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips) ## [Empower your child by teaching them materials management skills](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/learning-beyond-the-classroom-0) Posted by [Brooke McLeod](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/brooke-mcleod) on November 5, 2021 at 11:54 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Empower your child by teaching them materials management skills](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/lunchboxes.jpg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/learning-beyond-the-classroom-0) Children can learn to manage their own materials; a life skill that is important for future success. [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/learning-beyond-the-classroom-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/learning-beyond-the-classroom-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Parenting Tips](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips) ## [Learning beyond the classroom](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/learning-beyond-the-classroom) Posted by [Michelle Raffo](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/michelle-raffo) on October 23, 2021 at 12:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Learning beyond the classroom](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/running%20ls%20fun.jpg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/learning-beyond-the-classroom)   Weekend trips to Ashland Nature Center, Coverdale Farm, The DE Children's Museum, and our local libraries have been some of my family's favorite local places to explore. But as a teacher and mom, I have found learning beyond school is often right under your own roof or in your backyard. [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/learning-beyond-the-classroom) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/learning-beyond-the-classroom#comments-listing) Topics: [Parenting Tips](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips) ## [How to Jump into a New School Community](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/private-schools-a-community-for-the-entire-family) Posted by [Sanford's Home & School Association](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/sanfords-home-school-associatoin) on September 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How to Jump into a New School Community](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/paige%20and%20sawyer%203.jpg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/private-schools-a-community-for-the-entire-family) > *“I look forward to watching our children grow together and know that I have made lifelong friends, just as my children have. We really have created a sense of community for our family.”* *- A Lower School Parent* After reading this quote you may be thinking, "Yes, I definitely want to get involved in my child's school experience." Below are a few tips and suggestions on how to get involve d in a school community.   #### When parents are involved, students achieve more Did you know that... - Schools that work well with families have better teacher morale and higher ratings of teachers by parents. - School programs that involve parents outperform identical programs without parent and family involvement. [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/private-schools-a-community-for-the-entire-family) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/private-schools-a-community-for-the-entire-family#comments-listing) Topics: [Parenting Tips](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips), [Community](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/community) ## [5 Tips To Tackle The High School Sports Preseason](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/5-tips-to-tackle-the-high-school-sports-preseason) Posted by [Caitlin Brooks](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/caitlin-brooks) on August 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![5 Tips To Tackle The High School Sports Preseason](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Blog_Images_Misc/2020_11_09Sanford-2902.jpg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/5-tips-to-tackle-the-high-school-sports-preseason) The air is heavy, the sun is beating down, and there is no reprieve from the heat. This can only mean one thing: preseason is upon us. Preseason is an exciting time in many athletes' lives. It is the time where the foundation of the season begins. You get to see your beloved teammates, coaches and compete at the thing you love most. For some, preseason may bring a bit of anxiety and fear. What are ways that you can enter this time with confidence and joy in your heart, you ask? Try the following tips listed below. [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/5-tips-to-tackle-the-high-school-sports-preseason) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/5-tips-to-tackle-the-high-school-sports-preseason#comments-listing) Topics: [Athletics](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/athletics), [Parenting Tips](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips) ## [Ways to Sharpen 7th-12th Grade Student Math Skills in the Summer](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/ways-to-sharpen-7th-12th-grade-student-math-skills-in-the-summer) Posted by [Heather Taylor](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/heather-taylor) on July 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Ways to Sharpen 7th-12th Grade Student Math Skills in the Summer](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/2020_11_09Sanford-1676-1.jpeg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/ways-to-sharpen-7th-12th-grade-student-math-skills-in-the-summer) It's time to start thinking about the next school year. To avoid the summer slide and begin with a solid mathematical foundation for the school year, your child can spend time each week on mathematical thinking and reasoning skills to strengthen their previous skills and fill in any gaps of knowledge. By practicing, students can build their number sense, algebraic reasoning, and problem-solving abilities. Below are three activities and three online resources to sharpen your middle and high school students' math skills. To help your child, you can have them complete the activities below and go to the online resources to practice math skills this summer: [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/ways-to-sharpen-7th-12th-grade-student-math-skills-in-the-summer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/ways-to-sharpen-7th-12th-grade-student-math-skills-in-the-summer#comments-listing) Topics: [Education](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/education), [Summer](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/summer), [Parenting Tips](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips), [High School Experience](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/high-school-experience), [Middle School](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/middle-school) ## [5 Tips To Encourage Your Child To Complete Their Summer Reading](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/5-tips-to-encourage-your-child-to-complete-their-summer-reading) Posted by [Sandy Sutty](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/sandy-sutty) on July 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![5 Tips To Encourage Your Child To Complete Their Summer Reading](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/Blog_Images_Misc/summer%20reading.jpeg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/5-tips-to-encourage-your-child-to-complete-their-summer-reading) Now that it is summer, It is time to start thinking about your child’s summer reading. Some schools require your child to read. It can be as simple as reading a book of choice, picking from a selection of books, or specific books. Ensure you check with your child’s school to make sure you have all of the requirements for their summer reading. Once you find out, getting them to read may be challenging. Read these tips to encourage your child to start reading. [Read More](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/5-tips-to-encourage-your-child-to-complete-their-summer-reading) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/5-tips-to-encourage-your-child-to-complete-their-summer-reading#comments-listing) Topics: [Academics](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/academics), [Parenting Tips](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/topic/parenting-tips) ## [3 Activities to Help Your Child Engage With Nature](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/3-activities-to-help-your-child-engage-with-nature) Posted by [Patrick Martin](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/author/patrick-martin) on July 2, 2021 at 8:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![3 Activities to Help Your Child Engage With Nature](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/hubfs/IMG_3347.jpg)](https://blogs.sanfordschool.org/3-activities-to-help-your-child-engage-with-nature) Summer is here, so it’s the perfect time to explore the great outdoors. This [blog](https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/6-reasons-children-need-to-play-outside-2018052213880) from Harvard Medical School describes six reasons why it's important for kids to spend time outside. If one (or more!) of those reasons resonates with you, then take advantage of one of our activities below that will help you and your child engage with nature. 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