Flourish Coaching

In this episode, Lisa and Cathy discuss: Creating a responsible, not perfect, college list.  Reconciling what actions parents can do and what is the students’ responsiblity. Defining success as a family for better communication.  Merit-based and need-based scholarships.    Key Takeaways:  College is different from when parents were in school than it is now. It […]

In this episode, Lisa and Kim discuss: Secrets of admissions that might surprise students and their families. The myths and confusion surrounding the admissions essay.  How to be genuine while writing admissions essays.  Understanding the questions being asked, answering the prompt, and not thinking about what other people want.  Key Takeaways:  When your student is

In this episode Lisa and Megan discuss: The importance of teaching your kids to think about thinking from a young age.  Recognizing the difference between what actually happens and the narrative our brain tells around the same event.  The difference harnessing the power of thought can make in parenting your teen.  The power of flipping

In this episode Lisa and David discuss: Statistics that will change the way you look at your student’s school breaks. How to use school breaks for students’ success.  The profound impact reading has on a student’s academic success.  Helping students to increase their reading speed and comprehension.  Key Takeaways:  Between 1st and 5th grade, roughly

In this episode Lisa and Hanna discuss: Categories of student misconduct from minor to major. The evolution of misconduct by students (and how COVID rapidly changed some of those bad decisions).  Your teen’s obligation to disclose misconduct during the college admissions process (or not). How your student can tell the truth, explain their story, and