Academics

Why So Many Boys Are Falling Behind

It has been well publicized that American boys are falling behind girls in several markers of academic performance, and that these outcomes …

The end of summer can be filled with aspirations of academic success for the coming school year. With the stress of school …

As I’ve written about previously, boys in our country’s public school system are struggling I hear from many concerned parents that their …

I’ve read thousands of college applications, during my five years of experience working in admissions offices. I truly feel like I’ve seen …

For many, writing the college essay is the most challenging component of the college application process. But fear not! With some foresight, …

Self-talk is a powerful tool, that when used correctly, can impact our performance in a number of areas. Whether we’re at work, …

*In addition to working as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, I have over 5 years of professional experience reviewing admissions applications …

As summer winds down, and the calendar turns to September, schools are reopening their doors. While the first few weeks of school …

*I was inspired to write this school-themed blog post after recently reading “Boys Adrift,” by Leonard Sax. I cite the book heavily …

I recently wrote a blog post for parents of adolescents that was published by Portland Therapy Center, an online local mental health …