Closing a Chapter…

Last week, I finished the draft of my latest book, Social Media Wellness, which is slated to be released next year. After putting the finishing touches on the final chapter, I was absolutely in shock. I have been thinking, talking, …

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Academic Advising: Thinking About Next Year’s Classes

I recently visited a wonderful independent high school in North Carolina, and was lucky to get the chance to speak with a number of incredible faculty members, parents and students. At one point during my visit, the high school principal …

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KonMari and Me: My Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up

I’ve spent nearly 15 years coaching teens and young adults on organization, time-management, personal productivity and overall wellness. The straight-forward system we developed at Green Ivy is now being used by tens of thousands of students all over the world, and we …

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The Ideal School Supply List for September

With back-to-school, the number one request I get is around school supplies – what to buy? There is really no one product that does it all for students, but often, the biggest mistake parents and students make when buying school …

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Back to School Tips for Introverted Students

Last year, I was visiting an all-girls independent school on the East Coast when a mom came up to ask me about her daughter, who was an excellent student and introverted. Many times, the school day – with all it’s …

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