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...
COVID-19 / College
3 Things Your Student Needs to Succeed in College This Year
It’s that time again: Back-to-school planning and general excitement about a new year. Sort of. I am not sure if you are feeling the end-of-summer worries like I am, but I have been wondering: Will things be better? Could they be worse? Will my students be...
COVID-19 / College
Get Your College Student Ready for Anything
“What did you think about your freshman year during the pandemic?” I asked my college freshman last week. I figured since we were only a week before the end of the semester, he would have lots to say. “It was okay,” he said. “Just...Latest Posts
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