by Natalie Borrell | May 28, 2016 | Uncategorized, Video
On May 27th 2016, Channel 19 interviewed Academic Life Coach Natalie Borrell about the benefits of her Teen Life Skills Coaching program has helped several local teens reduce their stress, improve their grades, and even get accepted into 3 colleges when they felt they...
by Natalie Borrell | Apr 28, 2019 | Blog
In a recent article by the New York Times, the idea of snowplow parents is explored. This is the concept of parents guarding their kids from feeling uncomfortable or facing challenging experiences on their own. Being a parent these days can seem really tough with all...
by Natalie Borrell | Apr 28, 2019 | Blog
Did you know that May 1 is the National College Decision Day? This deadline applies to senior high school students who have been admitted to universities regarding submitting their tuition deposit to the college they have chosen to attend. If the student plans to live...
by Natalie Borrell | Feb 27, 2019 | Blog
One of our coaches recently attended a training presented by the Growing Leaders organization focused on understanding and connecting with Generation Z. Below are the insights and resources that he gained from this training. Gen Z consists of individuals born between...
by Natalie Borrell | Feb 13, 2019 | Blog
As high school students return from winter break and dive into second semester, they are often faced with many decisions regarding their course schedule. Some students look forward to planning for the upcoming year while others are slightly panic-stricken with the...
by Natalie Borrell | Jan 30, 2019 | Blog
We do judge a book by its cover! Teens don’t always realize that even when applying for their first job, there are lots of things that should be considered. Below are the top indicators that an employer looks for during the hiring process: Dress CodeIf your...
by Natalie Borrell | Jan 24, 2019 | Blog
Watching your teen struggle through a college essay can be difficult. What to write about? Where to start? How to differentiate from other applicants? One of our coaches compiled the top five tips for you and your teen on how to write a successful essay for college...
by Natalie Borrell | Jan 22, 2019 | Blog
Moving into a new semester or quarter of school often prompts teens and their families to put thought into past and future grades. Whether your teen didn’t do as well as they had hoped in the previous quarter or they just want to do above and beyond their norm this...
by Natalie Borrell | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog
As adults many of us are all too familiar with the idea of budgeting. Some of us learned how to budget by making financial decisions that had either positive or negative impacts. Here are five easy steps to help your teen grow into an independent, financially...
by Natalie Borrell | Dec 9, 2018 | Blog
Hello and Happy Holiday Season! It’s hard to believe that the first half of the school year is winding down already. Those of you who are in our Facebook Group (Parents Raising Successful Teens) have likely seen our recent interviews with Class 101 and Dawnn Danaher....
by Natalie Borrell | Nov 25, 2018 | Blog
How to Teach Your Teen to Craft an Email or Letter Have you ever read an email that your teen has sent? Many teens think, “I don’t need to learn the skill of writing a letter or email.” Rest assured, this is not a dead craft. And much like other “old”...