What to focus on when things feel out of control
With all of the chaos and uncertainty around COVID-19 and the transition to online classes, a lot of students (and parents!) are feeling stressed and overwhelmed about everything that’s going on and how out of control it all feels. In the...
Why students procrastinate (Hint: it’s not what you think)
How does your teen respond to deadlines & due dates? Do they typically… Get started on their work as soon as it’s assigned? Wait until the due date approaches before they begin? Delay...
Inbox Zero for Students: How to eliminate 14,625 Emails in 1 Hour
One student I met with recently had a total of 14,625 emails in his inbox, dating all the way back to 2016. No wonder he feels so overwhelmed and frustrated by his email, and rarely uses it! He’s...
What stage of competence is your student in?
Learning something new can be an exciting experience! For most students, the excitement comes at the END of the process…once they’ve mastered the skill, and it starts to feel effortless. But most of...
The REAL reason students are so distracted
Does it seem like your student is on their phone or computer all the time, even when they’re supposed to be focusing on schoolwork?If so, it can be tempting to take their devices away to stop them...
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...
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...
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