Marta Rowh

Getting Started Series: The Parent Talk

Someday you’ll have to have “the talk” with your kids.  You know, ‘the birds and the bees’ discussion.  Finding a school can lead to the same type of avoidance.  My husband and I didn’t have “the talk” about our elementary school choice until we were already more than a little panicked.  Before the process snowballs out of control take the time to discuss what you (and your co-parent)...

Marta Rowh

When to Start the School Search

We all know kids start kindergarten at age 5. So choosing a school should happen the year before kindergarten...right? Unfortunately the 'when to start' question is complicated and depends a lot on your risk tolerance.

Marta Rowh

Coming Soon to Philly School Search

Getting Started Series:  So, your child’s getting older. How do you begin? We’ll be posting a new series about starting the school search process.  When to begin? What to consider? Who to ask? We’ll be including stories from a variety of folks who have been through the process – and what they wish they had known!  First post tomorrow. Reader Mailbag You’ve got questions.  We’ll find you...