Test Prep for Selective Enrollment Elementary Schools (SEES)

Test Prep for Selective Enrollment Elementary Schools (SEES)

Selective Enrollment Elementary School testing can be a confusing and stressful process. Every year we receive emails from compassionate super parents who want to make sure their child is prepared, stress-free, and confident. From the days and weeks prior to the test...
Best and Worst Times for a Surprise Classroom Visit

Best and Worst Times for a Surprise Classroom Visit

As a parent, you want to know what’s going on in your child’s classroom. You may want to see how well they work independently, how they participate in group lessons, or how they socialize.  What better way to do this than to arrange a surprise visit? Unlike a...
Parent Spotlight: How Roxy Overcame The Kindergarten Problem

Parent Spotlight: How Roxy Overcame The Kindergarten Problem

Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dave Urlakis and Beth Wolf, who told us how the Critical Thinking Child (CTC) helped their five-year-old daughter Roxy.  As self-proclaimed nerds, education has always been important to Dave and Beth. They are...
Lessons Learned from the Largest College Admission Cheating Scandal

Lessons Learned from the Largest College Admission Cheating Scandal

The recent college admissions cheating scandal was a wake-up call for parents everywhere, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed and betrayed, it’s understandable. This scandal is confirmation that students who make it into selective schools don’t always do so on their own...