Archive for May, 2009

How Do You Keep It Simple?

Thursday, May 21st, 2009 “I don’t know what to do! This school wants her in kindergarten for two years and is more convenient for me. And the other school will put her in kindergarten for one year but that school is far away. It would cause hardship on me and my family. What do you think I should do? “ Those were the panicked words of a mother I spoke to this week. All I kept thinking was… Keep Things Simple How do you keep it...read more

What My Kids Are Reading

Saturday, May 9th, 2009 Pallas, age 9 and Ezra, age 7 The Lighting Thief by Rick Riordan This is a series about Percy Jackson, a 13 year old boy who discovers his father is a Greek God.  This is our second time through this series.  It a fast and fun read and it will help your kids and you learn/brush up on Greek Mythology. It was such a good read that I found myself stealing it from their room to read ahead! Langston, age 12 The ...read more

Perspectives and Paths

Thursday, May 7th, 2009 “I feel like if she doesn’t get into the right private school, I will have ruined her life.” When it comes to education very few parents have put any thought into who they want their child to be as an adult. Instead they see only one way to get to this nebulous place called adulthood. Lack of direction is what causes parents to think that one school (or lack of) will ruin their child’s life. Perspective,...read more

Overcoming Anxiety About Getting Into Private School

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 Never mind seeing the forest through the trees, just find the two or three paths in front of you. -    Kim Hamer My husband died 21 days ago. I know that this murky forest called grief does not go on forever, although currently it feels like it. Only twice during these few days have I been able to see the “forest through the trees.” I caught of a glimpse of a content and powerful business woman who was al...read more

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After experiencing the stress of searching for private schools for her own three children, Kim did extensive research and discovered practical and powerful information on how the admissions process really works. With this information she started GetIntoPrivateSchool.com, a website offering practical, uncomplicated information on how to get your child into private elementary, private middle or private high school including how to afford it! She has authored Get Financial Aid! Everything You Need to Know About the Financial Aid Process and launched LAGuideToPrivateSchools.com, a data base of private elementary schools in Los Angeles.

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