The Enrichery Blog

Practical advice for parents and students on test prep, college admissions, study skills, and executive functioning.

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Executive FunctioningMar 30, 2023

We’ve discussed the importance of executive functioning in previous blogs. Executive functioning is the umbrella term for many of the skills and abilities that allow students to flourish – the mental and cognitive abilities that help us multitask, focus on

Academic CoachingMar 23, 2023

They’re some of the most vivid memories of my childhood: sitting at the dining room table, long past sunset, as my dad

Student LifeFeb 23, 2023

While getting cut from a team or being rejected from an opportunity is an inevitable rite of passage, it doesn’t make it

Student LifeFeb 9, 2023

Anne Milgram, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, called fentanyl “the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered.” Perhaps

Student LifeFeb 2, 2023

In the world of athletics, micro-quitting refers to all the ways you give less than 100 percent. It can look like ducking

Student LifeJan 26, 2023

“Everybody makes mistakes.” We probably heard that phrase a million times growing up – and everyone knows that it’s true – but

Student LifeJan 12, 2023

If your child spent a sizable chunk of their holiday break playing Roblox, they are certainly not alone. As of November 2022,

Student LifeDec 14, 2022

If your child is considering suicide, call or text 988 or chat on 988lifeline.org. The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support

Student LifeDec 1, 2022

At first glance, perfectionism seems to be innocuous – often, it’s even seen as a positive thing. When teens have high standards

College AdmissionsNov 3, 2022

This week, the Supreme Court seems ready to rule on a “blockbuster” case regarding affirmative action, specifically that the “race-conscious admissions programs”

We coach the student, not just the subject.

Reading is a good start. One-on-one coaching is where the habits stick.