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How to Maximize Success in 2025: Essential Tips for Staying Focused, Organized, and Energized

loading… As we dive into a new year, feeling excitement and uncertainty is natural. At Green Ivy, we’ve put together some essential tips to help students master the upcoming year—no matter the learning format. We find students can ensure a smooth and successful year by staying organized, taking care of overall well-being, and utilizing available … Read more

A Closer Look at College Rankings

loading… There are so many college rankings these days it can be hard to keep track (everyone is #1 in something, right?).  Anyone familiar with the college application process is aware of the influence “Best Colleges” rankings can have over parents and students. While these rankings certainly offer a place to start when researching schools, … Read more

Wellness 101: Establishing Good “Sleep Hygiene”

loading… When we ask students at Green Ivy what they’d like more time for in their daily routines, their number one answer is more sleep. Many students are accustomed to a sleep-deprived existence and will quickly point out their friends are getting even less sleep than them. This is not surprising, with the CDC reporting … Read more

Wellness 101: Helping Your Child Build Intrinsic Motivation

loading… We have all struggled with motivation at some point in our lives—from accessing it to get a task done to maintaining its momentum over time. As a result, one of the most challenging aspects of being a parent is knowing how to constructively motivate your child, academically or otherwise.  Many parents use external motivation … Read more

In Support of Paper Planners and Schools That Utilize Them!

loading… In our Green Ivy offices, we see how valuable it is for students to write down all their assignments, activities, and appointments in a paper planner. For many students, this simple habit helps them stay organized and also relieves stress, as they can better problem-solve around managing their time. For instance, if a student … Read more

Wellness 101: Healthy Ways of Helping Your Teen Deal with Stress

loading… Each year, the topic of teenage stress garners increasing amounts of attention. A simple Google search for “teens and stress” yields articles with key phrases along the lines of “severe anxiety” and “growing epidemic.” The attention is not unwarranted, and Identifying the cause of your student’s stress is the first step to considering strategies … Read more