Learning disabilities and ADHD are among the most common disabilities reported by college students. Research shows that students with LD/ADHD are less likely to graduate compared to students without LD/ADHD. Even so there are college students with LD/ADHD who are … Continue reading →
Talking with your college son or daughter can be tricky. The roles you used to play are changed. You used to be the adult who had the final say so about major decisions but now you’re more like an observer … Continue reading →
Korbin was on his way to his history class. The week before he had turned in a paper on a topic he liked and understood. He had even turned it in on time. On this day, the professor returned the … Continue reading →
Make a plan and work the plan. Summer semester can be both intimidating and discouraging especially when you would rather be on the beach. That’s what Sylvia (pseudo-name) felt when she and I started academic coaching six weeks ago. Sylvia, … Continue reading →
This is what we know about the time of day and brain power. First, our thinking power varies throughout the day. We are quicker, slower, more creative and less creative in some parts of the day than others. … Continue reading →
Over the summer, I enrolled in a Dissertation Coaching class which is part of my ICF coaching certification process. I am writing a blog series on issues that I faced as a doctoral student and the wonderful things I am … Continue reading →
The Imposter Syndrome – Part One. Over the summer, I enrolled in a Dissertation Coaching class which is part of my ICF coaching certification process. I am writing a blog series on issues that I faced as a doctoral … Continue reading →
Recently, I spoke at a wonderful Saturday-morning-gathering of parents and educators. I spoke on the Learning Brain Networks. In this three-part blog post series, I share with you, my blog readers, my notes for that presentation. A 31-year-old … Continue reading →
Every semester completed is one step closer to graduation. In May we cross one semester’s finish line. But only those that run the race get to cross that finish line. The race starts on week one of the semester, when we map out … Continue reading →
The Finish Line. On May 13, I stood at the finish line of a journey begun seven years ago in 2010. By the simple decree of the alphabet, I led the group of seven doctorates receiving their degrees that morning. … Continue reading →