by Gretchen | Mar 13, 2018 | blog, Communication, For Parents
Teens often start their coaching sessions with me super emotional. “Do you know what just happened?! My parents just ambushed me!” We then spend the next 5-10 minutes of our session processing anger, resignation, and tears. An ambush is a surprise attack. For teens,...
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...
by Gretchen | Feb 27, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, For Parents, Study Skills, Test Anxiety
Do you ever make stupid mistakes on your math tests because you’re hurrying too much? I have a client who was consistently scoring a letter grade lower every test because of silly mistakes. My solution for him? Check out the video for details about what it means to...
by Gretchen | Feb 20, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, For Parents, Study Skills, Test Anxiety
Are you (or a student you love) naturally good at taking tests? Do you have to do minimal, or no, studying for your chapter tests… but then suddenly discover you’re not ready for final exams? It’s frustrating, isn’t it?! The info got into your...
by Gretchen | Feb 14, 2018 | blog, College Prep, For Parents, podcast
Sometimes nagging is necessary! So how can parents do it in a way that will make teens receptive to their reminders and prodding? In this episode, Gretchen tells stories about how 3 different clients made agreements with their parents about how and when they are...
