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 | 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 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...
by Gretchen | Nov 27, 2019 | blog
Do you love taking personality quizzes? Recently I told one of my clients (a 9th grader) that if we had extra time in my session, we’d do something “fun.” When I told her we were going to take a personality quiz, she totally perked up! I’m not...
by Gretchen | Nov 19, 2019 | blog
Do you get bored by flashcards? Are they too repetitive, dull, and unmotivating? Not the way I teach students to play with flashcards! Recently I taught a student my special approach, and we reflected on how well she was able to “retrieve” the information...
by Gretchen | Nov 12, 2019 | blog
Do you forget to check your grades online?! I’ve noticed that there’s a certain kind of forgetful student who probably should check their grades on a daily (or every-other-day) basis, but can’t seem to remember. In this video, I share a story about...
