One of the teens profiled in my first book, “That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week,” did not enjoy reading when he first visited our Green Ivy office. He had been recently diagnosed with ADHD, and was incredibly annoyed at …
Though we work with clients from all over the world, our main Green Ivy office is located right in the heart of the Silicon Valley. (Side note: the Silicon Valley now means so many things, according to this NYMagazine piece …
Now and then, I interview individuals who are doing something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they are pursuing a particular interest, starting a non-profit or business venture, or somehow paved their own way to personal success and happiness. We …
One of my favorite childhood memories was of my mom reading to me every evening. We lived in an apartment off the University of Connecticut campus, and each evening, I would convince my mother to read me two or three …
Now and then, I interview teens and adults who are doing something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they are pursuing a particular interest, starting a non-profit or business venture, or somehow paved their own way to personal success and …
I get a bit of email now and again asking for clarification on a topic in one of my books, or for advice on a certain issue. As much as I would love to, I am generally not able to …
Yesterday, I received an amazing email from the parent of a Green Ivy student who comes to our Los Altos office: I wanted to let you know that Mignote did a great job getting [our son] ready to take …
As spring turns to summer, high school prom season is in full swing and there are inevitably more parents hosting slumber parties and sending their own kids to sleepovers. Last week, I was at a book event for The Myth …
Now and then, I interview teens and adults who are doing something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they are pursuing a particular interest, starting a non-profit or business venture, or somehow paved their own way to personal success and …
Most people are always relieved when Springtime weather finally arrives – especially students who believe they are that much closer to summer vacation. In my office, though, I often see how Springtime is an incredibly stressful time, especially for …
