Helping Your Teen Reset and Refocus for the New Year
If you’ve ever looked at your teenager and thought, “They seem stressed, tired, and unsure where to start,” you’re not alone. The truth is, high scho...
Gratitude: 5 Ways Parents Can Reset
Parenting is hard work—there’s no way around it. Time evaporates while you’re juggling meals, sports practices, appointments, and the endless cycle o...
3 Tips for Parents and Students: How to Navigate College and Career Conversations
Bridging the Gap
In working with students and their parents, I often find myself stepping into the role of mediator.
It’s not that one side is...
Exploring Career Paths Early: Why Middle School is the Perfect Time to Start
“When should my student start preparing for college?”
This is by far one of the top questions I get asked. Preparing for college entails a whole...
The Teenage Brain: How to Nurture It and Why It Matters
Teenagers undergo a myriad of changes; some are more visible than others. Of all the transformations, perhaps one of the most significant (and least...
Parent tips on teenage brain development and learning style
Your high school student is under a lot of pressure. We typically expect them to make sound (adult...
How to Get Your Student Ready for College Life – Starting in Middle School
My kids are adults. As I look back on my parenting years I’ve come to realize that if you’re not guard...
