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The Summer Transition: Balancing Rest, Routine, and Choice
The end of the school year is both exciting and emotional for young children. As families settle into summer, thoughtful routines, opportunities for independence, and continued social-emotional practice can help children navigate this transition with confidence. Learn how to create a summer that balances freedom, growth, and connection.
Senior Spotlight: Eden
Meet Eden, a 2026 graduate who plans to study criminology and criminal justice at Northeastern University in Boston.
Senior Spotlight: Efuru
Meet Efuru, a 2026 graduate who plans to study astronomy and biophysics at The University of Texas at Austin.
Senior Spotlight: Ren
Meet Ren, a 2026 graduate who will be majoring in integrated science on the pre-med track at Claremont McKenna.
Senior Spotlight: Rogelio “Ro”
Meet Ro, a 2026 graduate who will be studying Civil Engineering as an Evans Scholar at the University of Illinois (UIC).
Senior Spotlight: Kate
Meet Kate, a 2026 graduate who will be studying human communication sciences at Northwestern University to become a speech pathologist.
Senior Spotlight: Maddie
Meet Maddie, a 2026 graduate who will be taking a gap year to teach early childhood students at their local park district, go to community college, and take art classes.
Senior Spotlight: Anna
Meet Anna, a 2026 graduate who plans to study ecology, evolution, and biodiversity at the University of Michigan.
Five Practical Ways to Maintain a Sense of Routine During the Holidays
The holiday season brings a wonderful mix of celebrations, travel, late nights, and special gatherings. These experiences are meaningful opportunities for children to engage with family, friends, and new experiences. At the same time, they can be stressors for young children, who thrive on predictable routines.
Beyond Distraction: Why Removing Cell Phones is the Best Investment in Our Children’s Future
For adolescents, having the world at their fingertips twenty-four hours a day isn’t necessarily what is best for them. At Bennett Day School, we recognize that the ubiquitous presence of the smartphone is fundamentally undermining the core goals of education: deep learning, emotional well-being, and genuine community building.