Tag: Psychology

9 Tips for Your Best Sleep

Posted by: admin on September 11th, 2019

Many of us know how crucial sleep is to our daily lives and how a lack of sleep can cause major short- and long-term issues. We know that we need self-care and can’t help others if we don’t care for ourselves. Yet, with our loads of priorities and attempts at self-soothing in a complicated time, […]

Responsibility in High School Admissions

Posted by: admin on September 5th, 2019

Many families with eighth grade students are well into the process of looking at potential secondary schools for their children. Although parents naturally want to do everything possible to ensure successful entry into the right school, it is important to recognize the opportunities presented during this process to shift agency and responsibility to children. Engaging […]

Senior Year: What to Expect

Posted by: admin on September 5th, 2019

It is true that junior year grades are paramount, but colleges do consider senior year transcripts. Work hard and continue to prepare, because this fall will be the busiest yet. Colleges want to admit individuals who are committed, engaged, and exuberant participants in life.  Balancing standardized tests, athletic events, activities, jobs, family and friends is […]

Water Your Brain

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

My colleague Jeff takes care of a plant in his office. Well, “takes care of” might more accurately mean, “mostly ignores.” Fortunately, Jeff’s plant is kind enough to let him know by wilting in the most dramatic of fashions. Now imagine if that were your brain. “Please,” you may be thinking, “I would never be […]

Brain Feeling Sluggish? Play in the Dirt.

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

Yay, spring! Hey, juniors! How are you doing? I understand that this question from a college counselor can immediately prompt feelings of stress, strife, and perhaps a strong desire to run, scream, or just take a nap. You could go all consumer on us and order the t-shirt popular on Amazon, “Don’t Ask Me About […]

Waitlisted: Keep Calm and March On

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

Congratulations, seniors! You are well on your way to National Decision Day. It has been a very busy year, and you have demonstrated truly Herculean strength in balancing your life of standardized tests, athletic events, activities, jobs, family, friends, and, of course, your last year of high school. With a keen focus, kinetic flexibility, and […]

Why You Should Unplug This Thanksgiving

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

Please don’t post pics of your turkey dinner. Don’t Instagram your far-flung family with photos of your goings-on while ignoring your present company. Do not tweet, hashtag or snap. For a few days, or at least on Thanksgiving Day, unplug. An App cannot enhance or replace the connection of face-to-face human interaction. Giving your full […]

Why Parents Should Act as Consultants

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

You just have to study more. Work harder. That’s it. Just buckle down, put in more time, and you  will  get the grades you want! Right? Perhaps you have heard these statements before. Well, my response is this: “Kudos for your willingness to work hard.” And this: “maybe.” However, the questions remain: Is putting in […]

Transitioning from High School to College

Posted by: admin on March 15th, 2019

At her parents’ urging, Catherine Peterson began looking at colleges in her sophomore year, beginning with a visit to Bates College during the family’s summer vacation in Maine. Catherine’s parents knew that Bates had a strong academic reputation – and a solid swim team, which was also important to Catherine. That was the start. As […]

Top 10 Answers to Annoying Holiday Questions about College

Posted by: admin on March 15th, 2019

10. “Thanks Grandma, writing a personal note to the university president would be very helpful.” 9. “After applying to all of the schools on my list, I realize I actually want to go to clown school.” 8. “Oh look, the menorah caught the curtain on fire.” 7. “When you applied to school, men wore pleated pants […]