Love Letters to the Parents I love graduation season! Our culture has so FEW rituals for our young people that I find myself often weeping with joy and pride as…
Raising Good Humans Building brain muscles around perspective is one of a teenager's best skills. It helps them to think more critically and become more comfortable with their own identity.…
I don't know is NOT an ANSWER!!!! Each week I get to meet face-to-face with teenagers who are committed to thinking about their future. My job is to guide these…
Dreaming of Sunshine and Summer Today is 70 Degrees in Colorado !!!! Tomorrow is supposed to snow?? What??? I am DREAMING of summer and sunshine and practicing what I preach…
Ready or Not? It’s time to Launch! Top 20 tips to prepare your student for college and beyond! As a parent of four young adults, I know firsthand the joys…
I miss the teacher's lounge. I miss the cookies, doughnuts, PB&J, the cool water in the cooler, and random magazines we would never have bought for ourselves. The teacher's lounge…
Building Financial Wealth for College Bound Students We are excited to announce a partnership with Maia Wealth! Giving our clients access to up-to-date, relevant information on the financial aspects of…
The Power of Growth Mindset Growth mindset has been one of my favorite topics, so I was happy to see that Angela Duckworth and Carol Dwek’s research holds up after…
One of my beloved clients Yael Nyholm, sent me this article from the Atlantic: "The End of High School English," by Daniel Herman, which almost broke my heart. The article suggests that students…
Deferral rates have increased in recent years as more and more students apply to college. However, there's still a chance of getting accepted during the regular decision cycle. There are…
When you apply to college, what do you think the admissions office looks for? Many students mistakenly believe that the admissions officers are looking for straight A students and perfect…