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Thoughtful Thursday: Back To School

  Thoughtful Thursday is BACK!!  I've missed sharing poetry and other words of inspiration with you and your children in our Thoughtful Thursday posts.  I love how the words of a good poem can make you smile or laugh out loud, or feel sad, or angry, or just help you see things differently.  Here we feature works from poets–mostly [...]

By |2023-09-14T11:56:14-04:00September 14th, 2023|Academics, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, Ages 5-7, Cultural, Thoughtful Thursday|Comments Off on Thoughtful Thursday: Back To School

Building a Village with Elizabeth Alexander is LIVE!!!!

I can’t wait for you to hear the next #GCP Podcast episode, which is out TODAY! In this episode I talk with Elizabeth Alexander–– President of the Mellon Foundation, poet, author, educator, a true Renaissance Woman–– about how to talk with our kids about money and philanthropy, the parenting lessons she received from her parents and her late husband and [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:56:37-04:00May 5th, 2021|Academics, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, Featured, Interviews, Latest News, Parents, Podcast, Resources|Comments Off on Building a Village with Elizabeth Alexander is LIVE!!!!

Standardized Test Success with David Coleman

Have you been thinking/worrying about how your child does on standardized tests?  Is the SAT on your child's horizon?  This week's GCP Podcast episode is just what you need.  David Coleman, CEO of the College Board (makers of the SAT, SAT II and AP tests) joins me to share some really helpful tips for "Standardized Test Success”.  What starts [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:56:59-04:00January 14th, 2021|Academics, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, Experts, Featured, Interviews, Latest News, Math, Parents, Podcast, Resources|Comments Off on Standardized Test Success with David Coleman

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Let’s Talk History

  Today is Indigenous People's Day, the holiday also known as Columbus Day. While many of us were taught in elementary school that "Columbus discovered America" in 1492, we now know that Christopher Columbus never set foot on what we know as the United States. Moreover, when he and his Spanish army got to the Caribbean islands in 1492 [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:00-04:00October 12th, 2020|Academics, Cultural, Featured, Latest News, Parents, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Let’s Talk History

How Are Your Kids Doing in School These Days?

Parents, how are things going on the schooling front? Whether your child is remotely learning from home or is back in the classroom, no doubt you are front and center in how he or she is doing.  We've focused on parent self-care to make sure that you're good; now it is time to check in on the children.  Here [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:00-04:00October 8th, 2020|Academics, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, Ages 5-7, Ages 8-12, Latest News, Parents, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on How Are Your Kids Doing in School These Days?

How to Celebrate Class of 2020 Grads

Do you have a child graduating this Spring?  Wondering how to celebrate this wonderful achievement in today's locked down, socially distanced world?  Here are some suggestions:  Honor the graduation traditions:  get a cap and gown, send out announcements  (if the school provides or you want to create your own).  Your child may think it silly to get a cap [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:49-04:00May 19th, 2020|Academics, Ages 16-18, College Bound Students, Featured, Latest News, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on How to Celebrate Class of 2020 Grads

College in the Time of Covid-19: What We Learned, pt. 2

Last week GCP co-hosted a webinar on the current state of college admissions featuring a top-notch expert panel.  If you missed part 1 of the highlights you can find them here.  We continue with part 2 of the highlights of this informative session.   Grading: College admissions officers understand that high schools have handled Spring semester grading in a [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:50-04:00May 14th, 2020|Academics, Admissions, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, College Bound Students, Experts, Featured, Latest News, Parents, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on College in the Time of Covid-19: What We Learned, pt. 2

College in the Time of Covid-19: What We Learned

Thanks to all who attended the GCP/Hunter College Continuing Education webinar College Admissions in the Time of Covid-19, which was held on May 6th.  A great many parents registered and turned out for this webinar to hear the latest on college admissions news from our panel of experts: David Coleman, CEO of the College Board Eric J. Furda,  Dean [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:50-04:00May 12th, 2020|Academics, Admissions, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, Ages 8-12, College Bound Students, Experts, Featured, Latest News, Parents, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on College in the Time of Covid-19: What We Learned

Join GCP Tomorrow for College Admissions in the Time of Covid-19

Our second free webinar, College in the Time of COVID-19, is almost here!  Tomorrow, May 6th, at 1pm EDT  I'll be talking about the impact of COVID-19 on the college admissions process with these experts: David Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, The College Board Eric Furda, Dean of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania Jessica Marinaccio, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:57:50-04:00May 5th, 2020|Academics, Admissions, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, College Bound Students, Featured, Latest News, Parents, Resources|Comments Off on Join GCP Tomorrow for College Admissions in the Time of Covid-19

Great Advice from “School In the Time of COVID-19” Webinar

Thanks to all who attended the Ground Control Parenting/Hunter College Continuing Education webinar School in the Time of COVID-19, which was held on April 22.  We had a great turnout, and heard wonderful advice and tips from our panel of experts: Dr. Karen Hopkins, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, specializing in behavioral and developmental [...]

By |2023-05-21T07:58:26-04:00April 27th, 2020|Academics, Ages 0-5, Ages 13-15, Ages 16-18, Ages 5-7, Ages 8-12, Experts, Featured, Latest News, Parents, Resources, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Great Advice from “School In the Time of COVID-19” Webinar
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