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Back to the Basics & Finding Simple Joys- for 2024 Welcome back to reality and 2024! Education Connection Advisors continues to help families with their educational needs which, at this time of the year, includes being counselors, therapists, editors, and educational gurus as you navigate the entire school process. We continue to address the specific…

Education Connection Advisors has been so busy helping our families understand the school process this fall that we sometimes do not have time to reflect on our own blessings. This month we want to address the words “thankful” and “gratitude.” What do these words mean to you? Have you instilled these concepts in your family?…

The school year has begun, the sports practices have started and the homework has accumulated. Parents are running in every direction, caught up in the details of carpools, school assignments, activities and school work. This can lead to worry and anxiety about everything we are juggling. In the midst of the logistics, we want to…

How does summer go so fast? What did you accomplish? What did your family do that was special this summer? Is it now a blur of doing things together, kids going to a variety of camps or outings or just enjoying downtime? Did you try to get your children to read, do a few pages…

For the first time in 3 years, we are hoping to have a ‘normal’ summer. Of course, the word “normal” has many meanings and is construed differently for each family. There will be a few wrinkles each week but your pace can be a little slower and your anxiety to get everything done can be…

Whew! We have just finished one of the hardest admission seasons in our twenty years of working with families. We had great success for our families, but our success was due to hard work, perseverance in helping our parents and really understanding their children. We try to give solid, realistic advice and guidance throughout the…

The Important Things As educational consultants we are always evaluating ourselves and reflecting on what is important and how we can do better as people. We want to encourage you to reflect on some of the following: What is most important to you? Think of three things that were missed. Let us know! What words…

Happy New Year All! Welcome to 2023! Education Connection Advisors has been busy with application review, interview preparation and finalizing school plans for our families. We also have taken time for our families and friends and hope you enjoyed our frigid winter break.  Outside of educational consulting, we are dedicated to giving back and have…

Welcome to our November newsletter! This is the month that just sneaks up on you. It is that time of year when you are super busy as parents, running around, driving everywhere, recovering from Halloween and fall sports and trying to make it all work for your family. But it is also the month to…