by Gretchen | Jul 5, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Study Skills
Memorizing definitions accurately can be a real challenge for students. Not to mention booooring! Here’s an “anti-boring approach” success story from a client who used what I call my “formula technique” to learn and memorize some complex...
by Gretchen | Jun 28, 2016 | blog, podcast
Alas! Grab the popcorn because the third, and final, video to my motivational series is here! The teenage brain is wired to have difficulty controlling impulses, which is my getting motivated to do school work can be so hard. Check out some brain science I shared...
by Gretchen | Jun 21, 2016 | blog, podcast
Last week I shared 5 different ways to tackle motivation with teens. This week we’ll look at one of them in more depth — the importance of figuring out where you want to go. Goal setting is easier said than done, however, which is why many teens get...
by Gretchen | Jun 15, 2016 | blog, podcast
Do you (or any kids you know) struggle to get motivated about school? Chances are the answer is “Yes!” Lack of motivation is a common complaint amongst the teens with whom I work. Here is how one of my high school juniors and I tackled the motivation...
by Gretchen | Jun 7, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, podcast, Study Skills
I know that summer is here for most students ..so math is the last thing you might want to think of. However, I couldn’t wait to share this trick! The other day, I was talking with a client of mine who has been struggling in her math class. Trying to decide if...
by Gretchen | May 31, 2016 | blog, podcast
With June here, you know what’s right around the corner? SUMMER VACATION!! A couple months ago I was talking to a client of mine — a junior in high school — about how he can have fun this summer AND do some activities that will be great on his...
