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Four Hopkins Parents – On Hopkins

Four Hopkins Parents – On Hopkins

Middle and high school are critical periods in any young person’s life, as these are the years that will help shape the person they will become. Selecting a school for this formative time comes down to a series of choices — about academic quality, community, values, relationships, extracurricular pursuits, college placement and more. So the question arises: What is the best environment for this experience to take place? We invite you to meet some of our Hopkins parents, as they share their thoughts about the transformative education and close community they’ve found at Hopkins School.

Crafting Your Public Persona!

Crafting Your Public Persona!

While “crafting a persona” may seem disingenuous, it’s actually the opposite – it allows people to learn who we are, at our best.

Gua Sha 101!

Gua Sha 101!

By now you’ve likely come across a Gua Sha video on social media. Here’s the latest on this health & wellness trend.

How to Talk to Kids about Scary or Tragic Events in the News

How to Talk to Kids about Scary or Tragic Events in the News

Your child has probably heard about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and they may have seen disturbing footage on the news or on social media. This raises a question that parents often struggle with after scary and tragic events: What’s the best way to talk to kids about the news while also managing your own emotions as parents? Connecticut Children’s developmental pediatrician Robert D. Keder, MD, shares advice.

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