How the American School Works, a Parent’s Glossary of Grades, GPA and Honors
Zhanna brought her daughter's first report card to fill out. Tenth grade, four letters, a number with two decimals, and…
9 October 2026
Vitamin D and Why Pediatricians in Northern States Recommend It for Almost Every Child
The names and identifying details of every student here are changed, as they are everywhere on the blog. Inga moved here…
8 October 2026
A Schoolgirl’s Makeup Bag and What Is Normal at 10, 13, and 16
The names and identifying details of every student here are changed, as they are everywhere on the blog. Olga came in…
7 October 2026
The 529 College Plan, How It Works and Whether It Is Worth Starting at Age 5
The names and identifying details of every student here are changed, as they are everywhere on the blog. Albina’s son is…
7 October 2026
A Bilingual Child, When Mixing Languages Is Normal and When to See a Specialist
The names and identifying details of every student here are changed, as they are everywhere on the blog. Liliya’s daughter is…
6 October 2026
Your First US Apartment, the Deposit, the Credit Check, and the Fees Nobody Mentions
The names and identifying details of every student here are changed, as they are everywhere on the blog. Vika arrived in…
5 October 2026
How to Enroll Your Child in a US School Without Missing a Document or Deadline
Katya’s cousin lands at LAX on a Tuesday with a nine-year-old, two suitcases, and the keys to a sublet in…
2 Oct 2026
A Back-to-School Checklist for a Newly Arrived Family
The names and identifying details of every student here are changed, as they are everywhere on the blog. Okay so Vera…
September 25, 2026
The summer slide and why September is harder than it looks
The names and identifying details of every student here are changed, as they are everywhere on the blog. Okay so Marina…
Sep 24, 2026
