by Gretchen | Jan 26, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
One of the frustrating things for students, when they’re learning new skills, is that they don’t always get everything right off the bat. For example, one of my clients is working really hard on her time management skills, and getting quite good at using...
by Gretchen | Jan 6, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
A downside of being a student is that you’re the subject of constant comparison to other students — whether it’s related to smartness, grades, SAT scores, or what college you got into. There are some simple ways adults can shift they way they talk to teens to avoid...
by Gretchen | Apr 4, 2019 | blog, Communication, For Parents
Students, are you annoyed by the way your parents talk to you sometimes (or, who are we kidding, much of the time)? Parents, do you know you can be annoying, but haven’t quite figured out where the line is between begin vigilant and giving your kid...
by Gretchen | Jan 24, 2019 | College Prep, Communication, For Parents, podcast
Teens tell fibs more often than parents wish. Some of them are pre-meditated and manipulative, but often they are a primal response to fear, especially in students with learning differences like ADHD. In this episode, Gretchen walks you through her notes from a great...
by Gretchen | Mar 6, 2018 | blog, Communication, For Parents
Is there a teenager in your life who seems overly dramatic? As a parent, are you often accused of yelling when you think you’re talking in a reasonable tone? Over the years, I’ve had a number of students who complain that their parents yell too much, but the parents...