by Gretchen | Aug 8, 2016 | College Prep, For Parents, Organization, podcast
The beginning of the school year is always crazy and stressful for families. But if you follow these tips for wrapping up the summer, you’ll save yourself some stress later on. It’s an investment of time that’s well worth it. Here’s the basic checklist: Update your...
by Gretchen | Aug 2, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Communication, For Parents
Why are so many students hesitant to talk to Librarians? Have you (or a teen you know) ever had a burning research question but been afraid to talk to a librarian? So many of my clients would prefer to spend hours alone googling for resources than spend 20 minutes...
by Gretchen | Jul 26, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Writing
Does your poor typing slow you down when writing essays? During client sessions, I often have an opportunity to watch my clients type. They often make so many mistakes that they are constantly deleting what they typed…and rarely can their bumbling fingers keep...
by Gretchen | Jul 19, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Organization
Do you have trouble keeping track of all of your To Do Lists and School Projects? There are so many awesome apps out there to help you manage your time. Since it is summer, this is a perfect opportunity to discover and play with new time management applications. In...
by Gretchen | Apr 13, 2015 | Academic Coaching
Does doing homework stress you (or your teen) out? I don’t know of *anyone* who loves homework: parents, teachers, or students. Yet we all have to deal with it! Although I can’t totally take the stress out of homework for anyone, a client and I recently...
