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 that … Read more
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 has … Read more
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 to … Read more
At Green Ivy, we encourage our students to deliberately schedule two-hour daily “work blocks” dedicated to homework and studying. By blocking out productive periods ahead of time, students can assert control over their growing responsibilities. Those who use a paper planner consistently, for example, tend to benefit from increased productivity, sharpened time management skills, and … Read more
Given how much technology the average person uses throughout the day, it can be challenging to do so in a way that doesn’t negatively impact sleep! This is especially true for students, who complete a majority of their homework using computers, and the temptation to work from bed or other places of rest sneak in. … Read more