by Gretchen | Sep 27, 2018 | blog, Communication, Student Life
?Are you scared to talk to your teacher about your grades? I have a client who really wants to raise her Spanish grade, but she says her teacher is a “grumpy old lady” and fears the exchange will be very unpleasant. I helped my client think through the...
by Gretchen | Sep 27, 2018 | College Prep, Student Life, Study Skills
Whether you are in middle or high school, it’s not too early to put several key organizational habits into place that help you be college ready. In today’s episode, Gretchen shares a funny story about a conversation with students that happened recently when she went...
by Gretchen | Aug 7, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, For Parents, Student Life, Study Skills
Has your school gone digital, but you and your kiddo are at a loss on how to keep assignments straight? I’d like you to meet Marni Pasch, one of my star Anti-Boring Approach™ Certified Coaches. It’s August, we’re all revving up for the new school year, AND I’m excited...
by Gretchen | Jul 24, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, Student Life
How well do you rest? Are you a pro at taking deliberate down time, or do you struggle to keep up with all your responsibilities? I try to be good at taking time to rest, but after reading this book I realize I haven’t been deliberate enough about my rest. In...
by Gretchen | Jun 21, 2018 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast, Student Life
As a parent, teacher, mentor there are so many things we need to keep up with as we guide students. One new development at schools in the last year is the rise of vaping amongst teens. Is your student affected by this new trend in tobacco and marijuana consumption? In...
by Gretchen | Jun 5, 2018 | blog, College Prep, Student Life, Study Skills
Do you like to study with your friends, but you’re not sure how effective you are together? Or do you question how well your teen actually learns with studying with a friend? Recently a client was preparing to study for his AP World History exam with a friend, and...
