by Gretchen | Sep 11, 2017 | blog, Procrastination, Student Life, Study Skills
Planner! Planners! Planners! They are the bane of my existence with many of my clients. For students with extreme executive dysfunction, it can be difficult to find the right planning device for them. Year after year, we experiment with different devices and processes...
by Gretchen | Jul 12, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Creativity & Edges, Organization, Student Life
Back in July 2015, I presented a webinar, “5+ Oddly Effective Tools That Build Great Habits” with special guest Thomas Frank, from CollegeInfoGeek.com. This webinar was to help introduce high schoolers and college students to some unique and potent tools...
by Gretchen | Jun 26, 2017 | blog, College Prep, Student Life
So often parents wish their students had more self-control. However, it turns out that “effortful restraint” (which is one word researchers use for “self control” is hard for the best of us, students and adults alike During today’s...
by Gretchen | Jun 20, 2017 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast, Student Life
Budgeting is a skill that many adults don’t have! However, it’s a super important skill to teach your students before they go off to college. On today’s episode, Megan and Gretchen discuss some tips for how to get started helping teens practice how...
by Gretchen | Jun 6, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, For Parents, podcast, Student Life
Although perfectionism can seem like a good thing, students with perfectionist tendencies can struggle with exhaustion, poor self-esteem, and unhealthy habits related to school/life balance. Guest expert Ann Marie Dobosz sheds insight into how perfectionist students...
by Gretchen | May 30, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Communication, For Parents, Student Life
Hey there teens, do you feel like your parents are checking in on whether you’re doing your homework or not too often? Parents, do you feel like your teen isn’t getting their homework done – and are you checking in on them regularly? As an Academic...