by Gretchen | Feb 11, 2013 | Random Stuff
Prior to today’s coaching session, I had no idea that hot dates and homework have ANYTHING to do with each other. Turns out that they do, quite a bit. Meet Ulysses: a high school freshman who is charismatic, thoughtful, and funny. He’s been struggling with...
by Gretchen | Oct 1, 2012 | Academic Coaching, Organization, Procrastination
Homework. Blech. No one likes it. Especially on weekends. So how should students manage their time during their precious weekend time? When is the best time to do homework, and when is the best time to relax? In my experience, most students want to save their homework...
by Gretchen | Jun 11, 2010 | Academic Coaching, Creativity & Edges, Entrepreneurship, InterPlay, Random Stuff
As an academic coach, I end the school year by meeting with parents to reflect on the ways their children have grown — and to identify goals for the next year. Recently at the end of one of those meetings, a mom sighed and said, “My daughter is...
