February is Black History Month — a celebration of African American contributions, history and outstanding achievements that’s a month-long event recognized across the United States. And for our teaching staff, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate diversity, honor our differences and recognize how our students can grow from our past. But this conversation shouldn’t stop in the classroom. Here are some…

Private schools of all shapes and sizes have acquired misconceptions over the years. One of the biggest misconceptions is that private schools aren’t that much different from public schools, and thus, not worth the investment. However, at Lake Forrest Prep — a leading private school in Orlando — we know there are huge benefits to a private school education. Here…

Children of all ages are exposed to stressful situations—both in the home and at school—but the consequences often go unnoticed by parents. Here’s how to detect the signs of stress in your children and help them manage it in a healthy way.  Notice the signs of stress in your child. Don’t always rely on your kids to tell you when…

Finding the perfect school can be a daunting task for parents. With the number of factors to take into consideration and abundance of options to choose from, many worry whether they’re making the best decision for their child’s academic future.  If you’re in the process of selecting a school for your child, here are 5 key questions you should ask…

As they get older, children might struggle with reading for class, let alone reading for pleasure. There’s added pressure to juggle reading textbooks and assigned literature for class; for many kids, reading for fun rarely stays a priority. Here are some ways to keep that love for books bright, even when schedules get busy. Let them pick the story.  Your…

Wearing masks has become part of the “new normal” for anyone needing to venture into public. Masks help slow the spread of the virus and can reduce risk of transmission by over 70%. In many places, children over the age of 2 have to wear masks, and for kids not used to seeing people with masks, it can be scary…

Winter is here, and while that doesn’t necessarily mean snow in Central Florida, there’s still plenty of opportunity to enjoy winter wonderland activities with your family. Here are some of our favorite ideas for winter fun with your child:  Coffee filter snowflakes This is a classic craft that you probably did when you were young! Grab extra coffee filters (or…