As a parent you will be aware that your daughter’s relationship with her friends becomes increasingly important. As she grows up, her friendships take on a more significant role until you may wonder where you fit in the equation! This shift in relationship is perfectly natural at this stage, the sign that the adolescent has started her apprenticeship as a young adult.
This is where boarding schools for girls come into their own…
Q. My daughter recently started boarding school. I know she will take a while to settle in but even so, she seems to be fine. However, it’s me that is finding it difficult! Being a parent from a distance is not easy...
Q. My daughter has the option at her boarding school to come home for her study leave or to stay at school. She is keen to stay, but I wonder if she would be better off back here away from other distractions. Which do yo...
Boarding schools are fantastic places of learning and education, and as a parent of a boarding child, you will have appreciated over the years the time, care and attention that have gone into helping your child grow and t...
Q. I am in a quandary – I have a 13 year old who went to her new girls only senior school in September and is flourishing. She was at her old prep school from Kindergarten until she did her 13+. My second daughte...
As parents we are shaped by our own experiences, and when it comes to boarding many parents are influenced by memories of draughty dorms and infrequent visits home. So, has boarding really changed dramatically in a genera...
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