by Gretchen | Feb 17, 2020 | blog
Does your brain ever feel like mush after a long day at school (or work)? Does this mushiness make it hard to focus on homework? A client of mine with ADHD recently bemoaned how exhausted she is after a long day at school. All the effort and pushing it takes to force...
by Gretchen | Feb 17, 2020 | podcast
There are two huge reasons why students don’t ask for help, but this can change with a little prodding. Gretchen breaks down how to help students get over their discomfort with looking “stupid” and asking the right questions to get the help they need. Specifically,...
by Gretchen | Feb 10, 2020 | podcast
There are a number of misconceptions that families have about state schools and in- and out- of state tuition. Megan breaks down everything you need to know if you’re considering going to a state school (and might convince you why you should be considering one, if...
by Gretchen | Feb 3, 2020 | blog
I don’t know about you, but I have a *devil* of a time following through on certain hard and unpleasant tasks. Actually… that’s a lie. I DO know about you. Almost everyone I’ve ever talked to — student, parent, teacher, or other human...
by Gretchen | Feb 3, 2020 | podcast
This episode is a re-broadcast of episode 30 originally published on February 30, 2015. However, the content is still relevant today! Enjoy. It’s course selection time at high schools across the country! If you’re the parent of a rising freshman, this podcast is a...
by April Sullivan | Jan 29, 2020 | blog
Do you get stressed out by the things other people — your teachers (or students), your parents (or kids) do? Whenever I speak to groups of parents, I always make provide specific tips about how to be less stressed by their student’s behaviors). However,...
by Gretchen | Jan 27, 2020 | podcast
Have you ever wondered what teachers’ who care about student learning talk about when they’re in a room alone withe each other? In this episode Gretchen lets you “in” on what the discussions in her Anti-Boring Educators’ Club are like. For confidentiality reasons she...
by Gretchen | Jan 22, 2020 | blog
Do you go through phases where you just can’t focus on your schoolwork, even if your life depends on it? I do too!! (In fact, RIGHT NOW I’m writing this email to you instead of doing some other tasks that are much less fun than talking to you right now....
by Gretchen | Jan 20, 2020 | podcast
Thanks to the Varsity Blues scandals, colleges are reviewing their application policies and looking to improve the integrity of their admissions systems. What does this mean for high school seniors applying to colleges? Tune in to find out. In today’s podcast, Megan...
by Gretchen | Jan 15, 2020 | blog
Today’s tip is to all the grown-ups out there who live or work with young people in some capacity. (However, teens, you might want to watch this, too, because you might feel relieved hearing this straight talk. I want to focus on one bad habit that adults have...
by Gretchen | Jan 13, 2020 | podcast
Parenting is always challenging, and being a parent of a “differently wired” kids comes with its unique set of adventures. Listen in as parenting expert Debbie Reber shares tips for navigating the transition from homeschooling to high school with a 2e kid....
by Gretchen | Jan 8, 2020 | blog
Ugh! Teenagers and email just don’t get along. Am I right? Recently I discovered that a student’s email inbox had over 1000 unread email in it. Just *looking* at her inbox stressed ME out, so I can’t imagine what it is like for her on a regular...
by Gretchen | Jan 6, 2020 | podcast
A downside of being a student is that you’re the subject of constant comparison to other students — whether it’s related to smartness, grades, SAT scores, or what college you got into. There are some simple ways adults can shift they way they talk to teens to avoid...
by Gretchen | Dec 30, 2019 | podcast
Can it be that we are still podcasting as we start our 7th year?! We’ve outlasted many of our “competitors” who were also doing college prep podcasting back in 2014 when we began. Join Megan and Gretchen as we reflect about the last 7 years. Specifically we’ll share:...
by Gretchen | Dec 23, 2019 | podcast
The advice has changed! Although we used to suggest that students should always write the “optional” essay on the ACT/SAT, now it really depends. Tune in to hear the updates on this key college admissions topic. Specifically, Megan walks you through: What the written...
by Gretchen | Dec 18, 2019 | blog
Recently I was searching my name inside YouTube, and I came across an interview that my friend and colleague Lisette Sutherland did with me and my client at the time, a high school student. She wanted to interview him about what it’s like having a coach who...
by Gretchen | Dec 16, 2019 | podcast
Junior year is supposed to be “the most important year” of high school! Megan breaks down why that is, and gives you a 5-part checklist for how to tell if you’re on track with making the most of the year. Specifically, she shares: Why junior year grades are the first...
by Gretchen | Dec 10, 2019 | blog
?Do you sometimes struggle to get work done when you’re alone? Does it help to work with friends, but is it hard to find the time to meet up in person? Today’s video tip is super special. You get to meet my good friend Katherine, who ALSO happens to be a...
by Gretchen | Dec 9, 2019 | podcast
University learning centers are a lesser-known gem on college learning centers. Guest expert Lauren Hensley from the Ohio State University explains about how their learning center helps students learn how to learn, and provides tips for parents and students about how...
by Gretchen | Dec 3, 2019 | blog
Today’s tips is more for parents and educators than for students… though as always, teens, I invite you to listen in! Grown ups: Have you noticed that the language we use when talking to teens (or or anyone really!) about their habits and behaviors can...
