Boarding Schools: When Structure Actually Prevents Growth
When people think about boarding school, they often think of structure. Wake up. Eat breakfast....
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The ABCs of Middle School Boys: ‘B’ is for Belonging
This is part 2 of a three-part series on supporting adolescent boys.
The ABCs of Middle School Boys: ‘C’ is for Change
This is part 3 of a three-part series on supporting adolescent boys.
How to Teach Your Son Good Character When His Middle School Won’t
How do you raise a compassionate, honest, and respectful son in an age that is anything but?
The Promise of a New School Year
It Is A Wonderful Life!
Each holiday season, a favorite tradition for many of us is a viewing of the classic film It’s a...
International Take on an American Tradition
While Thanksgiving might feel like a distant memory, we thought sharing our international boarders’...
The Fessy Bear is Everywhere!
Visitors to Fessenden are sometimes taken aback by the unexpected presence of a five-foot-tall,...
A Growth Mindset in the New Year
The start of each new year often comes with a pledge to accomplish those things we have struggled...
Boarding School Near Boston: An Academic Experience With the Benefits of Summer Camp
Summer camps are known for their ability to take a group of children, often unknown to each other...