Does Your Student Have a Fixed or Growth Mindset?

Does Your Student Have a Fixed or Growth Mindset?

In our conversations with parents, we’ve noticed that their concerns often fall into one of two categories. Some parents express frustration that their student is not putting in more effort at school. “My son is really smart, he could be doing so well if he...
The psychology of student planners

The psychology of student planners

With many of our students, one of the first things we work on is finding a planner system that works for them, and using it to record all of their assignments — including daily homework, study plans, and milestones for long-term projects and papers. Why is this so...
Levels of Organization

Levels of Organization

Is your teen on top of everything they need to be? Good organization is critical for students.  Without good organizational systems & habits in place, students often struggle at school — not because they aren’t smart enough to earn good grades, but because they…...
4 Keys to Setting Effective Goals This School Year

4 Keys to Setting Effective Goals This School Year

For many students, Back-to-School goals are like New Year’s resolutions…they’re set with the best of intentions, but are typically forgotten within the first few weeks.  Studies suggest that only 8-10% of people who set New Year’s Resolutions actually end up achieving...
All Talk and No Action? Try “If-Then” Plans…

All Talk and No Action? Try “If-Then” Plans…

Can you believe the summer is more than halfway over? It’s amazing how quickly the time flies! I’ve talked with a few parents recently who are feeling frustrated with their student’s lack of progress with summer projects like doing their summer reading or cleaning...