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
This blog post was originally posted on anahomayoun.com. Greetings! After reading a recent article, I wanted to write some reflections about supporting middle school students (which also applies to high school students!) to have a brighter, and more successful school year. The CNN article “Middle Schoolers Face ‘Growing Crisis’ in Wellness, Experts Say” sheds light … Read more
This blog post was first published on anahomayoun.com. Greetings! In our office, we are gearing up for a new school year, which means a flurry of organization workshops, and the start of lots of college counseling. This period of change, while exciting, can also be destabilizing for many students, leaving them with more questions than … Read more
It’s spring, and admissions decisions are rolling in! For most seniors, this is an exciting and nerve-wracking time to sort through acceptances and rejections, not to mention what happens in one of the most vexing admissions situations: a spot on the waitlist. If you’re no longer interested in a school that has put you on … Read more
This post is adapted from www.anahomayoun.com and is based on the work Green Ivy Educational Consulting founder Ana Homayoun does speaking and consulting in schools today. As a frequent speaker in schools, I’ve had the opportunity to discuss social media and technology use with countless students. One app that comes up again and again is … Read more
Several studies conducted by Harvard have found striking findings related to loneliness among both teens and young adults in the United States. From Harvard’s Caring Common Report entitled “On Edge” : “While the emotional struggles of teens have been in the national spotlight since the pandemic—and this attention has been vital—young adults report roughly … Read more