Primary Thoughts
Head of School Blog
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The Talk about Intensive Parenting
You have probably heard about a recent report entitled “Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents” that warns “intensive parenting” has […]
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Being Little Matters
Being Little Matters Neil Mufson, Head of School In my last piece, I wrote about the child perspective Taylor Swift takes on in her song “The Best Day” and […]
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The Power of Presence
The Power of Presence Neil Mufson, Head of School I recently found some parenting wisdom in a place I didn’t expect. First, a confession: During the pandemic lockdown, […]
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The Critical Nature of Early Learning
The Critical Nature of Early Learning Neil Mufson, Head of School Over the years ahead, you will frequently find me alluding to some of the brain research most salient […]
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Back to School Night Remarks – 9.23.21
Parent Night Remarks – 9.23.21 Neil Mufson, Head of School Thanks so much for Zooming in tonight to gain a deeper sense of where and with whom your children spend […]
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The Role of Responsive Classroom at Primary Day
The Role of Responsive Classroom at Primary Day Neil Mufson, Head of School You probably know that Primary Day uses the research-based Responsive Classroom approach as the backbone of all […]
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New Beginnings
Primary Thoughts New Beginnings Neil Mufson, Head of School I often wonder if I were destined to be in schools for so much of my life because I carry such […]