by Gretchen | Feb 24, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Happy Wednesday! So, did you play the game I told you about in last week’s video? I hope you did and that it was as helpful for you as it was for my client! (If you missed it, you can watch the video HERE) I promised this week that I would let you know how it...
by Gretchen | Feb 16, 2021 | Academic Coaching, blog
Hi there! Do you want to play a game? I hope so, because I have a great one to share! It’s super quick and easy, it helps you move forward when you’re feeling stuck or resistant, and you get to give it your own fun name! Wanna’ know more? Watch this...
by Gretchen | Jan 25, 2017 | Academic Coaching, blog, Procrastination
Do you ever experience huge roadblocks that make it impossible for you to finish a big project you started? Recently, I had a client who was working on his first major research project ever. As often happens with students who struggle with executive functioning, there...
by Gretchen | Dec 2, 2016 | Academic Coaching, blog, Communication
“I’m lazy,” teens often tell me when I meet them for the first time. Parents often confirm this. And so do teachers, when I email them to get more info about how a client is doing in their class. I know students often feel lazy. And they certainly...
by Gretchen | Sep 10, 2016 | blog, Communication, For Parents, podcast
It’s every parent’s dilemma — how involved is TOO involved to be in your child’s education? On the one hand, you want them to be self-sufficient, and a self-motivated learner. On the other hand, you also want them to be college ready, and are scared that — left to...