A great school year with fun school gear; checklist to keep the kids healthy; Why parents are choosing Montessori; What to know about being your child’s best advocate; Comabt the COVID slide—academically speaking; Mental health and well-being; Testing 1,2,3: How to help your child overcome the stress of test anxiety; Thinking of applying to an independent school? Here’s how to stand out; Tips to manage bullying if it happens to your child; Meet the School: Get an inside look at what independent schools in and around NJ have to offer; Our list of preschools, primary, secondary, boarding schools and colleges; Help your gifted child thrive in and out of school; After School Enrichment: If they need extra help, or a leg up, these spots focus on math, language and more; Plan a field trip at one of these spots; A high school time line to keep track of key planning dates for college.