by April Sullivan | Feb 2, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Do you ever find it hard to speak up for your own needs with a teacher, coach, or parent? If so, you aren’t alone! Self-advocacy is one of the more challenging skills a student can learn, and often it’s one that a student learns late in their academic...
by Gretchen | Jan 26, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
One of the frustrating things for students, when they’re learning new skills, is that they don’t always get everything right off the bat. For example, one of my clients is working really hard on her time management skills, and getting quite good at using...
by Gretchen | Jan 19, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Hey there! No one wants to “get stuck,” but it happens to all of us! The question is, how long do you let yourself stay stuck trying to figure something out on your own before you shift gears or ask for help? I think most of us let ourselves stay stuck for...
by Gretchen | Jan 13, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Do you hate making lists? I know some people love them because it helps them feel in control, and they get pleasure and satisfaction from being able to cross things off. But some people find it stressful because it feels overwhelming to see all the things that need to...
by Gretchen | Jan 5, 2021 | Academic Coaching
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are looking forward to the days ahead. I plan to keep us all interested and learn the new things we need to make this new year fun and rewarding for both students and teachers, regardless of what’s going on...
by Gretchen | Dec 28, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Hiya! Before the new year starts, I thought it might be nice to talk about another strategy you can use when school resumes making studying not only less lonely but also more effective. Sound good? Have you tried having a study buddy? Research has shown that...
