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How to Motivate Your Struggling Student to Get Work Done

by gretchenwegner | Nov 23, 2015 | blog, podcast

  With Thanksgiving here and the holidays right around the corner, vacation mode is starting to set in! In other words, that list of homework assignments is getting longer, and motivating is waning. Parents, this tip is special for you, to help your struggling...

A Quick Tip for Raising Your Grade on Foreign Language Tests

by gretchenwegner | Nov 16, 2015 | blog, podcast

  Hablas Español? Français? Learning a new language can be tough! But it’s also a requirement for college entrance. So you might as well learn a few tricks for raising your grades with less stress on those tests. Recently, I spoke with a few clients who...

Why Crossing Items Off Your List Decreases Stress

by gretchenwegner | Nov 9, 2015 | blog, podcast

Stress! What if one tiny action could decrease the amount of stress in your life? I know it may sound too simple, but I’ve discovered the power, not just of making lists, but of crossing things OFF my list. It’s amazing to me how few teenagers actually use...

A Unique Trick for Summarizing Professor’s Notes

by gretchenwegner | Oct 24, 2015 | blog, podcast

Note-taking can be an overwhelming task, especially when you have professors who don’t have slides for you to follow along. Recently, a client and I brainstormed how to summarize their professor’s lecture notes. The ultimate goal is to be better prepared...

What to Do When You Bomb the Test Even After Studying Well

by gretchenwegner | Oct 18, 2015 | blog, podcast

  Do you have that one subject that you study your hardest for, but never seem to get that “A” you were hoping for? Bombing a test can be very discouraging. Especially when you walk out of the test feeling confident. So, what happens when you get the...

Do You Save Homework for The Times of Day You Are Most Anxious?

by gretchenwegner | Oct 9, 2015 | blog, podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYmUrrCPZVohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYmUrrCPZVo   Hi There- Your school day ends (thank goodness!) and you’ve finally returned home. The LAST thing a student typically wants to do is more schoolwork, right? Recently I...
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