by Gretchen | Dec 9, 2019 | College Prep, podcast
University learning centers are a lesser-known gem on college learning centers. Guest expert Lauren Hensley from the Ohio State University explains about how their learning center helps students learn how to learn, and provides tips for parents and students about how...
by Gretchen | Aug 27, 2019 | blog, College Prep, Student Life
It’s the beginning of the semester! And books are expensive, especially the textbooks you need for college. What do you do when class has started, but you don’t have your books yet? Last spring one of my clients was in this situation. It was 4 weeks into...
by Gretchen | Apr 18, 2019 | Academic Coaching, blog
Do you have finals coming up? Are you, or a student you love, overwhelmed with everything there is to do between now and the end of the semester? Recently I was overwhelmed with a big project. I noticed myself starting to stagnate and procrastinate, but then —...
by Gretchen | Apr 11, 2019 | College Prep, Organization, podcast
The final slide to the end of the semester can feel like a drag for students and parents! Try a few of these simple “spring cleaning” tips to create some momentum, and also get organized BEFORE finals roll around: 4 things to clean out of your binders, bedroom and...
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,...
