The Meher Schools

10/13/2026

Today, there’s lots of talk about children’s lack of “frustration tolerance.” In a world that doesn’t value delayed gratification, how do we help children and young people learn to sit with discomfort and move step by step through a problem? Read more in this week's Parenting From the Heart.

You’ve been looking forward to a special treat all morning. As an adult, your off-site break might include a latte and scone. However, if it turns out the coffee shop is closed, you might feel deflated but able to move on with your day. To contrast with a different stage of development, imagine yo...

10/08/2026

Cast on, cast off... 🧶 Knitting has become popular in the library at lunch. On hot days like the ones we’ve been having recently, students enjoy the cool indoors and work on colorful projects. Besides it being just a fun way to pass the time, teachers have been seeing layers of benefits for students participating in this activity. Knitting in a group is a great way to practice learning from and teaching peers while building fine motor skills.

10/05/2026

Children’s initial joy in movement can be replaced by the conviction that they have to be the fastest runner or the best at kicking a ball. Between the ages of seven and ten, children tend to become even more aware of their physical abilities relative to peers. This week's "Parenting from the Heart," talks about how to encourage children at every age to concentrate on effort rather than prowess. Developing both the courage to try new physical pursuits and the ability to encourage others to try too have life-long importance.

Babies learning to walk don’t compare themselves to others or say, “I’m taking way more steps than anyone else my age.” Their first steps, tentatively letting go of solid surfaces, take great courage. But with a little practice, they waddle along like small boats on a rocky sea with single-m...

10/02/2026

On the bulletin board outside the third grade classroom, you can see how our third graders responded to the question, "What strengthens our community?" Their answers include kindness, teamwork, and love.

09/28/2026

How do children learn creative ways to self-regulate? This week's Parenting From the Heart unpacks what self-regulation looks like and how it can be modeled and taught.

“Someone pushed me, and I didn’t push back, I found a teacher,” a four-and-a-half-year-old boy proudly announces to his father at the end of the day. His excitement indicates his sense that this was a huge step forward in his development. Stopping and getting help mid-dispute demonstrates what...

09/25/2026

A few spots remain for the Nurtured Heart Approach training Saturday morning at 10 a.m.! Current families, check out recent Wednesday Messages for the link to sign up.

09/25/2026

What is belonging? This is what our second graders had to say. 🌈

09/22/2026

Our students are creative before, during and after school! During before care last week, three students collaborated on designing and building a "temple". They made up a ritual and invited everyone who arrived to make a wish. Initially, they called the building D.A.M, using the initials of the founders names, but as the morning evolved, it started just being referred to as "holy temple". We hope you enjoy their creativity!

09/21/2026

We came together Saturday to celebrate the many cultures we have at The Meher Schools. Tables featured vibrant food, information, and activities from India, the Philippines, Brazil, Italy, China, and more. Culture was also celebrated by the hand-made bunting decorating the stage: elementary students had illustrated small flags to show their own cultures. Flags celebrated students’ nationalities and religious practices as well as their families’ favorite foods and activities.

09/21/2026

As fall sets in, we often reexamine priorities and schedules and how busy we want to be. Since there is social pressure to do more, it’s important to listen to children as they develop a sense of what they like and don’t like. This week's Parenting from the Heart unpacks the value of and myths around extracurricular activities.

“I let my kids choose one activity this fall. My kindergartener has a weekly swim class he loves, and my third grader is crazy about Jumping Jack Rabbits, her three-week track class. I tell them I don’t want our lives to feel hectic.” As the fall season with its shorter days sets in, we often ...