Connected, Apart

Human connection is a protective power. We have had to adapt to this new normal quickly– a challenge that many of our students are rising to, while supporting others along the way. Like many times of change, the turbulence has brought with it opportunity. It has given rise to new

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An Open Letter to Families

Hélène Stafford, school psychologist at the Lycée Français de New York, writes with guidance for families, faculty and staff during these days of home confinement and social distancing. We are all facing a new situation. Each day, we discover something new, and there is no recipe, except to think together,

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Developing Routines for Teens

As students around the world transition to distance learning, adults who surround them will want to assist them in maintaining healthy habits, developing structured routines and embracing techniques that are proven to promote productivity and focus. Learning in the home can be rewarding and exciting so long as appropriate structures

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The Power of Balance

In 2010, when Generation Alpha was still in gestation, Dr. Peter Gray, author of Free to Learn, wrote about research suggesting a strong link between happiness and a child’s ability to spend personally-directed time in a mode of discovery. Dr. Gray attributed these findings to a few core needs: a

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Why Is It Important to Eat Well?

Dear parents, dear students, I had the pleasure of sharing an hour of conversation with students from 5ème, 2nde, and 1ère for a nutrition workshop. The initiative was organized by Jamie Laurens, Director of Student Well-Being, as well as the Lycée’s Health Team to raise awareness of the impact of nutrition

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