College / Career
Gratitude Is Always an Appreciated Gift
A few months after graduating from college this year, my oldest celebrated her birthday. She is now a “young, working professional,” but she is not too old to be reminded (scolded?) to write her thank you notes for those who sent her thoughtful cards and...
College
Making the Grade: 3 Strategies for Improving Grades Even at the End of the Term
The end of the semester is often fraught with stress and anticipation for students. Will they be able to handle all the stress of the last few weeks and study for finals? Will they be able to improve their grades–or maintain good grades they do have–so...
College
4 Ways Help Your Student Handle (Life’s) Disappointments
Last week I asked a student how her day was going so far. It was the beginning-of-class banter that I do each time we meet to check on my students’ well being and to get to know them better. “It is the worst day ever. I had a flat tire on the way to school...
College
4 Ways to Help Your Student Get Out of The (Comfort) Zone
“Do something every day that scares you.” When I first ran across that advice that someone posted as a meme on Facebook or Instagram, I thought, “What a great way to view life. Do something courageous. Something out of my comfort zone. I am...