by Gretchen | Dec 28, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Hiya! Before the new year starts, I thought it might be nice to talk about another strategy you can use when school resumes making studying not only less lonely but also more effective. Sound good? Have you tried having a study buddy? Research has shown that...
by Gretchen | Dec 21, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Happy holidays! Chances are, whether you’re a student or a teacher, you’re between semesters, and you have some downtime right about now. Yay! We could all use some of that! But have you made a conscious plan for how to use your downtime? I know it may...
by Gretchen | Nov 25, 2020 | Academic Coaching
Hiya, do you have a pet? You might have a cat or a dog already, or maybe you’ve been thinking about getting one but your parents are worried about the price or the work it might take to take care of them. Or you might be allergic… Recently, two of my clients got...
by Gretchen | Nov 18, 2020 | Academic Coaching, Anti-Boring Approach
This is a little video PSA for parents…to protect the mental health of both you and your student. You’ve probably heard about the negative health effects of getting notifications on your phone. If you’re getting this particular notification in...
by Gretchen | Feb 17, 2020 | College Prep, podcast
There are two huge reasons why students don’t ask for help, but this can change with a little prodding. Gretchen breaks down how to help students get over their discomfort with looking “stupid” and asking the right questions to get the help they need. Specifically,...