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 …
Our newest Green Ivy coach (and recent Stanford grad) Kelsey and I collaborated on this piece together – print it out and take it on your next college campus visit. Last week, I loved this article in the NYTimes entitled …
Dasha has been working with me at Green Ivy for several years, and is a thoughtful and popular instructor. She is finishing up her requirements for being an EMT, and has been taking additional courses since graduating from Stanford in …
Last weekend, I sold a few things on Craigslist. I had remodeled a bit and wanted to get rid of some old (to me) but (still) lovely pieces of furniture which were in great condition but had served their purpose …
At the end of every year, it seems natural to look ahead to the upcoming one and think about how much we want things to improve and be different in some way. As someone who has worked with students for …
Happy November! It’s amazing we are in the final stretch of 2014 ~ I don’t know what the year has been like for you, but what a year it has been for me personally and professionally (and it’s not over!). …
I definitely do not like evoking fear in parents, but a few recent instances have created a stir in my hope for increased awareness around pre-teen and teen social media use. A few weeks ago, New Yorker culture editor Michael …
It’s back-to-school time!! Last week, Jessica Lahey interviewed me on some simple organizational strategies for student success, and this week, she highlights some of the routines we encourage at Green Ivy to help the school year start off less stressfully. …
Sometimes, a casual conversation has the opportunity to change your life, and I live by the mantra, “You never know who you might sit next to.” Several years ago, I was invited to a swanky fundraiser for the Boys and …
I can’t believe it’s almost the start of another school year, which means time to gear up for the back-to-school madness. When I was younger, I loved shopping for school supplies with my dad. I would always try to convince …
