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 | 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 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...
