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The Trouble with College

March 3rd, 2015

(by Head of School, Wendy Calise) Last week on Thursday and Friday, 12 of our CDS faculty and staff attended the National Association of Independent Schools' Annual Conference. As is always the case, it was a star-studded cast, and I could go on for pages about all that we learned. But instead, I want to focus on one particular presentation that made a strong impression on me: Panel of the Future of Education. The... READ MORE

What Do Shopping for Schools and Shopping for Shoes Have in Common?

February 17th, 2015

So, I am looking for new shoes. Here is what I want: Black Two inches high Wedge heels With a strap Leather Open toe Dressy And I want them by Friday. Answer: No Problem! We expect what we purchase to be tailored to our particular specifications. There is almost nothing we can't find, nothing we can't ask, and nothing we can't get delivered. In this day and age, why can't school deliver my order... READ MORE

The Responsible Child: More Insights from the Aspinall’s Parenting Class

February 17th, 2015

(based on Work from Author and Psychologist, John Rosemond) It is a simple matter to discipline a child who is paying attention to you and almost impossible to discipline a child who is not. The more attention you pay a child, the less attention the child will pay to you. We've seen that parenting is about leadership and having a more active relationship with your spouse than with your child. You need to put yourself... READ MORE

Creating Child-Raising Circumstances: 3 More Insights from the Aspinall’s Parenting Class

February 10th, 2015

(based on Work with Author and Psychologist, John Rosemond) “Dear Abby”--opens the letter written by the stressed parent in the advice column. “We’ve tried everything, but our child’s behavior just won’t change.” So, Abby suggests a new parenting strategy, and we imagine a halo-crowned child and relieved parent living happily ever after. But when the dream-clouds dissipate, the child’s behavior actually hasn’t changed--because the best parenting advice begins not with some new technique--but with the... READ MORE

Parent-leadership: 3 Insights from the Aspinalls’ Parenting Class

February 3rd, 2015

(based on Work from Author and Psychologist, John Rosemond) Most believe that for any problem there is a right method or technique to solve it. Are your children misbehaving? Just get a good parenting book. Need advice on how to discipline your children? A quick Google search is sure to yield numerous blog posts and videos on parenting. Sift through all the parenting techniques available, and choose a method that is appropriate for your child’s age, the... READ MORE

Bobbi Ann Fulk

January 31st, 2015

Bobbi Ann Fulk Parent Testimonial Des Plaines, IL At the end of sixth grade, Renata was starting to develop a good sense of who she wanted to be, but it wasn’t fully formed nor focused. By having an opportunity to stay at CDS for Middle School, she was able to continue to nurture that growth. ... READ MORE

Jamie Thorsen

January 31st, 2015

Jamie Thorsen Parent Testimonial Winnetka, IL Global Head of Foreign Exchange Products and China Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets Dear Wendy, ... READ MORE

The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce has named Countryside Montessori the Small Business of the Year

January 29th, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Northbrook, IL - Countryside Montessori School. The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce has named Countryside Montessori the Small Business of the Year. Parents speak highly about how their children's experiences at Countryside prepared them for life. "Countryside Montessori is not just a place to send your children to school. It is where the children and parents learn together to form a functional family unit towards becoming valuable participants in society," comments Steven Elisco,... READ MORE

Dante Calise

January 26th, 2015

6th Grade Class of 2010 We feel that one of the most meaningful ways for you to know about the outcomes of a CDS education is to hear it from our graduates themselves. As we interviewed CDS alumni, we observed 5 prominent themes from their outcomes: [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible" margin_top="20px" margin_bottom="10px" background_color="rgba(255,255,255,0)"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][fusion_separator style_type="single solid" sep_color="#ededed" icon="fa-leaf" width="" class="" id=""/] What are our... READ MORE

Peter Villa

January 26th, 2015

6th Grade Class of 2000 We feel that one of the most meaningful ways for you to know about the outcomes of a CDS education is to hear it from our graduates themselves. As we interviewed CDS alumni, we observed 5 prominent themes from their outcomes: What are our graduates doing now? Peter Villa went to Stevenson High School followed by the University of Illinois, into their Accounting Program. And finally went on to complete an Accounting Certificate Program. He currently works... READ MORE

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