WHPS Preschool Directors 9/29/26 WHPS Preschool Directors 9/29/26

The Gift of Healthy Boundaries

Why loving limits help young children grow.

Cynthia Baroudi, Dean of Students 9/29/26 Cynthia Baroudi, Dean of Students 9/29/26

Bright, Capable… and Scattered?

How the skills behind everyday independence shape academic success, and what we can do to help children develop them.

Seth Pozzi, Head of School 9/29/26 Seth Pozzi, Head of School 9/29/26

What Parts of Growing Up Are Too Important to Outsource?

Schools are pulling back on screens as AI moves into everyday life. What should children learn to do for themselves, and where does WHPS draw the line?

Seth Pozzi, Head of School 8/27/26 Seth Pozzi, Head of School 8/27/26

What Should Your Child Know About Themselves by Age 11?

And how can schools help them learn it?

Melanie Henson, Principal 8/25/26 Melanie Henson, Principal 8/25/26

What Will Your Child Discover They’re Good At Next?

Why making, failing, troubleshooting, and trying again reveal strengths children may not know they have.

WHPS Preschool Directors 8/24/26 WHPS Preschool Directors 8/24/26

Before Children Can Take Risks, They Have to Feel Safe Enough to Try

The first weeks of preschool build the trust, independence, and confidence that make everything else possible.

Seth Pozzi, Head of School 6/5/26 Seth Pozzi, Head of School 6/5/26

🛠️ The Future Doesn’t Need Blacksmiths

How WHPS Prepares Children for a World That Isn’t Waiting

Seth Pozzi, Head of School 6/4/26 Seth Pozzi, Head of School 6/4/26

🚪 Sometimes the Best Way In Is the Side Door

A different way of understanding kids—especially when the direct route isn’t working

Seth Pozzi, Head of School 6/1/26 Seth Pozzi, Head of School 6/1/26

Is Your Child’s Body Budget Overdrawn?