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New Ways to “Calm Down”
When my dad yelled “Calm down!” he didn’t mean “Find a quiet place within yourself” or “Take a deep breath and blow out slowly.” “Calm...
Susie Kohl
May 9, 20242 min read


School Wins City Sustainability Award
The Meher Schools has been named a recipient of Lafayette’s 2024 Environmental Award for Excellence for “incorporating sustainability...
Meher School Community
May 2, 20241 min read


The Waiting Game
How do we respond when asked to wait? In our individualistic society, adults are notoriously impatient when faced with a line—in a store,...
Susie Kohl
May 2, 20242 min read


Exploring the Scents of the Middle East with a New Hallway Display
Visit this display outside Room 3 to learn about—and smell samples of—herbs and spices used in Middle Eastern cuisine, some of which...

Warren Wallace
Apr 25, 20241 min read


Asking for Attention
“WATCH THIS!” CHILDREN YELL as they perform a cartwheel, ride fast on a bike, or build a tall tower with blocks. Often the request isn’t...
Susie Kohl
Apr 25, 20242 min read


End-of-the-Day Reunion
Parents can feel discouraged when their children greet them at the end of the day with a whine rather than a hug. In our imaginations,...
Susie Kohl
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Meaningful Chores
When my friend was upset as a child, her Native American grandmother would suggest she work at her weaving. My friend was always...
Susie Kohl
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Revamping the Reading Realm: A Blueprint for Enhancing the Library
Check out the series of renderings of our reimagined library provided by our designer, Amy Pasek, who is also a parent of an alumna. This...
Meher School Community
Apr 10, 20241 min read
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