Oak Hall School is proud to announce the return of its parent book study, now in its second year, co-facilitated by Lower School Director Logan Bowlds and Associate Head of School Karin Montini. This unique program continues to strengthen the home-school connection by bringing parents together to share ideas, discuss challenges, and reflect on strategies for raising confident, capable, and resilient children.
Last year’s study centered on The Anxious Generation and welcomed nearly 200 participants across three sessions. Families explored rising trends of anxiety in children and discussed practical strategies for promoting resilience, independence, and healthy development. Parents formed small discussion groups to share personal experiences and gain insight and encouragement from one another, fostering a true sense of community and partnership.
This year, the book study turns its focus to The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey. Through guided readings and conversation in three sessions, families will examine how fostering autonomy, embracing mistakes as learning opportunities, and stepping back at key moments can help children develop confidence and grit.
“Our goal is to get parents in the room with other parents,” said Logan Bowlds, Lower School Director. “When families connect and learn together, we strengthen the foundation of our community and support one another in parenting for tomorrow, not just today.”
Karin Montini, Associate Head of School, added, “This program reflects the heart of Oak Hall’s mission that every child is known, loved, and empowered to thrive. The honest, supportive conversations that happen in this space remind us that we are all growing and learning together as a community.”
Currently open to Lower School parents, the parent book study has sparked interest across campus, and the school looks forward to expanding the opportunity to additional divisions in the future.