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Girls don't want to be geeks. There's more to it, of course.

About 60 titles here covering a wide range of subjects all related to your child's schooling. Every parent will want to have a couple of these books at hand for those quiet times.

Education, awareness of the environment and technology are changing the way we live in dramatic ways. The 21st century parent faces issues raising children totally unheard of 50 years ago.

Every school, public or private, has had its share of bad news. How they handle these tough moments is a measure of how competent and sensitive private school administrations really are.

Jeff Wolfsberg is an internationally recognized expert and thought leader in drug education, adolescent and family health. I asked him to answer some questions about teens and substance abuse with particular reference to private schools.

How parents can get accommodations for their children with learning disabilities at private school.

A description of why headmasters are so vital to their schools.

A profile of Endicott Peabody, Franklin D. Roosevelt's legendary headmaster at Groton.

A description of the history of African-Americans in independent schools.

A description of the pros and cons of uniforms and dress codes in schools.

How parents should praise their kids effectively.

A discussion of the pros of cons of AP or Advanced Placement classes at private schools.

Strategies to help students with ADHD succeed in private school.

Why private school students fear math class and math on the ISEE and SSAT and how they can do better in math.

How private schools and parents can reduce students' stress.

How to get the most out of parent-teacher conferences at private schools.