Greetings! It’s taken two years to fulfill a simple request. Parents have consistently asked for more resources to help their children at home using the same strategies I’ve written about in all four of my books, especially in That Crumpled Paper …
Happy Spring! It may seem a little counterintuitive to share a school supply list towards the tail end of the school year, but this is the time of year where we see a natural time to clean out, reorganize, and …
Last weekend, I headed to a meditation retreat. I’ve had a meditation practice for years, but had fallen out of consistency and routine. I still meditate before every talk or speech, but my daily practice has been sporadic …
Last week, I was speaking with a first-year college student who had just arrived home from school. She finished final exams, and is taking new classes next semester. For the first time in years, she felt like she was getting …
Every year, we do one post devoted to college admissions – this is it! If it doesn’t apply to you, no worries! I’ll be back to our regular topics next week. If you are interested in signing up for our …
For those who are headed to college later this year, we want to share five tips to help you set yourself up for a smooth transition. Here are some ways to support yourself in the coming months. 1. …
A few months ago, a high school senior shared surprising news: He had a great time visiting college campuses. In fact, he liked a lot of them and could see himself happy in several different places. There wasn’t one place, …
In our work with students, we’ve found that an activity that is consistently agonized over is also one of the most underrated lifelong skills: writing. The Importance of Writing It’s no surprise that the pandemic has affected students’ writing skills. …
Greetings! It strikes me that November 2022 marks 21 years of Green Ivy Educational Consulting (no, I can’t quite believe it either!). In a time of constant change, I remain so grateful for this work and for our incredible staff. Over the …
Greetings! The last few weeks of a school year usually feel like a mix of excitement, exhilaration, and being overwhelmed—and this year feels no different in that regard. In other ways, a lot does feel different. As one mom proclaimed last …
