School Counselor Gone Rogue

Have parents and educators been so focused on early acheivement that we have missed on the late bloomers? 

Whether you homeschool, have a child in a traditional school, or are an adult: the lesson today is, don't change your routine until you know it's broken. How much patience do we need? Let's find out!

Wondering what it is like to be diagnosed as neurodivergent as an adult? Me too! This week, I share a bit of my story in going through the testing process for ADHD, Autism, and other learning differences as an adult. 

Did you consider moving to a new school during the pandemic? Did the way you teach or parent change last year? Parents and teachers struggle to decide what is best for their well-being, health, and child's education.  What happened when we hit the brakes on our oldest child's educational path? Let's talk!

One of the hobbies I picked up while figuring out how to parent during Covid is gardening. However, what I found was there was a direct correlation between gardening and education. How do we determine which students grow and which fall behind?  Let's ponder it!

It's been a hectic year. Covid, distance learning, and family have led to a year of growth and lessons. Let's bounce back with a new outlook on life.  How will you tackle the school year differently?

Hey strangers! Tune in for a quick update on School Counselor Gone Rogue and what will be planned for 2021.

Are fear and frustration over COVID leading adults to shame children at school? This week we discuss whether teacher inquiry to the student about their health and attendance during a pandemic invades the student privacy.  If teachers are not given answers, are they at fault for trying to protect themselves? Is there a balance?  Listen to this week's episode of School Counselor Gone Rogue Marni Pasch Team Pasch Academic Coaching

What should parents do if their child's school closes due to Covid? How can teens and tweens bounce back if they are moved to online school due to an outbreak?   This episode, we dive into the importance of plan A, B, and C and how you can be prepared should your child's learning location change suddenly.    www.teampasch.com 

What do kids think of Coronavirus and online learning? I interviewed my daughter before school started to get her perspective.  While she splashes about in our pretend pool, we talk about what life has been like for a 9-year-old at home.  www.teampasch.com 

As a parent, the choices we had to make for the fall school year seemed impossible- yet here we are. What does online learning with my 4th-grade child look like? Today I share insights (be forewarned it was recorded on a rough day) on the good and bad of online learning with an elementary-age child.  Remember- there will be awesome days and not so awesome days. May the number of awesome days be forever in your favor! www.teampasch.com

Parents that are anxious over face to face school are creating their own schools or pods to provide structure and smaller class numbers. Teachers who cannot risk face to face instruction are finding themselves drawn to private teaching.  While academic pods are an enticing idea - there are things to consider before jumping into an education pod.  Listen to this week's episode of School Counselor Gone Rogue and visit www.teampasch.com 

Whether you are a parent, teacher, counselor, or student - the last few months have been high stress. How have you handled online learning and working during the pandemic? How have you handled parenting? Let's chat about how these past few months have been and how we can be our best-ish selves this school year.  Here is the unedited, no-frills season opening of School Counselor Gone Rogue.  Welcome to the third season of School Counselor Gone Rogue.

Want to know how to help your child be prepared for next school year? How can they research colleges and volunteer in the middle of a pandemic. What are the lessons learned from students this year?   We discuss all of this and more in the season 2 wrap up of School Counselor Gone Rogue.   www.teampasch.com/chat

Usually, summer break brings thoughts of camps and vacation, but all I can think of is - what about the next school year? Will we return to distance learning or campus? What is the right choice?  Let's talk about it.

Cheating at school is nothing new, but the availability of technology to aid it has escalated. This week we discuss how cheating has evolved and how teachers and parents can have conversations about cheating and expectations at school (even during distance learning). We also look at the mixed messages students are receiving when it comes to cheating and whether education is leading them to that conclusion.

Parents, across the country we are receiving the news that the rest of the school year for our tweens and teens will be online. After working through the grief and frustration, we only have one choice and that is to push forward and thrive- but how? This week we talk about how to handle the remaining weeks of the school year when we are checked out and fed up!

Parents, are you looking for a way to celebrate the class of 2020? Listen to this interview with two amazing moms in my community. They started an adopt a senior movement connecting senior teenagers with community families to provide support and celebrate their graduation milestone.

Teachers around the world have had to come together to figure out how to handle distance teaching and provide services for all of their students. For many schools, this is the first time they’ll be trying out online teaching. How can we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week during the Coronavirus?  Let's talk about it!

Parents are you able to keep track of your child's assignments while distance learning? This week we talk about how to set up a plan to monitor your child's work and stay on top of assignments!

Parents, when you talk to your tween or teen, when do conversations not go as planned? When tensions are high in our household, we need to ensure we are letting out our emotions in healthy ways. Here are simple steps we can do to keep our relationships with our teenagers healthy and our household sanity intact.

How can parents survive distant learning or homeschooling? In one week, I became a parent, principal, dean, teacher and cafeteria staff in one swoop. The Coronavirus has left parents across the country playing multiple roles at home while helping their child learn at home.  It's not quite homeschool, but it is close. This bonus episode looks at the wins and flails I have had helping my daughters navigate online learning. Let's talk about educating your tweens and teens at home. www.teampasch.com/learningsuccess

Why are middle school, high school, and college students reluctant to communicate with teachers via email? Schools give students email addresses, but they lack the skills to use them. Why do students struggle with email correspondence and how can parents help them learn to self-advocate? Listen to this week's episode to learn how to help your child write emails and express their needs to the adults in their life.  www.teampasch.com/awesomeemail 

Graduation, prom, farewell parties, and more events are suspended for students due to the Coronavirus. How can parents help their teens celebrate these events if they are canceled? How can parents help their tweens and teens process this loss? In this episode of School Counselor Gone Rogue, we talk about how parents can help students in elementary, middle school or high school process the loss of major life events and find new ways to celebrate.  www.teampasch.com 

Does essay writing cause your child problems at school? Many of my academic coaching students struggle with writing essays. Two major reasons are processing disorders and dissecting difficult prompts.  In this podcast, we consider vital steps to resolve essay writing problems. These include: Digging deeper to understand your child’s struggle with essays Breaking down prompts using Trello Maximizing my essay writing board for students

How do I teach my children at home if the school closes during the Coronavirus? This is the most common question parents are asking right now. I have reached out to my academic coaching students to devise plans, and with my students living across the country, I have heard many different school closure responses. As such, I decided to record an impromptu podcast episode of School Counselor Gone Rogue to address what parents should consider if they are dealing with school closures or facing a closing after the break due to the Coronavirus. You can visit http://www.teampasch.com/structure for additional ideas and information about setting up a plan at home. 

Do failing students deserve another chance? Many parents wonder about the number of second chances their kids deserve. When it comes to their kids’ education, and school work specifically, the question is “Why does a kid need a second, third, fourth, fifth or tenth chance?” From my experience, having strict policies with little consideration to a student who is trying to correct their behavior leads to “why bother.”   But what exactly are second chances? Is it an opportunity to turn in assignments at the last minute? Are we coddling students when we give them extra credit? Do second changes help or hurt student growth? In this episode of School Counselor Gone Rogue, we address:  Should schools and teachers put a cap on second chances? Several second chances for struggling students Steps to help you support your struggling teen or tween

How does your child respond to criticism, and is there a difference between criticism and critiques? This week on School Counselor Gone Rogue, a podcast to help parents and educators support teens and tweens that struggle at school, we discuss how to help your child respond to critiques without losing their cool.   www.teampasch.com 

Parents, are you receiving notes home from your child's teacher about inappropriate class behavior? Humor, curiosity and an outgoing nature are positive qualities, but do they always translate to strengths in the classroom?  Learn how parents can build your child’s strengths if they present challenges in the classroom. We discuss how to help your teen or tween learn how to maximize their strengths but remain mindful of the time and place.  This is an excellent episode for parents who have children in elementary, middle or high school who are receiving feedback from teachers about classroom behaviors.  Why your kid needs to identify their strengths and adapt them to situations. How to help them identify appropriate behaviors in the school setting.  The impact of self-awareness on your child’s growth and self-esteem. Visit www.teampasch.com for additional information! 

How can parents prepare for parent-teacher conferences? What if you are expecting the meeting with the teachers to go poorly? Parent-teacher conferences can be scary events to attend especially when your child isn’t rocking it in every area. But how can you learn to attend them with the right mind and attitude? It’s enough to know that your child isn’t doing great. But having to hear it all over again can be perceived as rude and daunting. Learn what I have discovered through the years as an academic coach and from the parents inside The Parent Lab! http://www.teampasch.com

Should schools develop a child’s skills or strengths? What is most important? To get grades for turning in assignments early or to express their strengths (such as standing up for others) which aren’t necessarily measured by a grade at school? Or are both equally important?  School often focuses on building the cognitive aspect of a child’s life using measurements such as grades and GPA. Unfortunately, this system doesn’t recognize the strengths of children who are struggling at school. This week on School Counselor Gone Rogue we discuss how to develop your child's strengths even if they are struggling at school. http://www.teampasch.com

While many school counselors are using National School Counselor Week as a chance to advocate for their position. I wanted to use this moment to share a simple thank you and share with parents why this field is so important.   www.teampasch.com 

Whether your child is in middle school or high school, there is a time of year where parents and their children must decide the classes for next year.  What classes does your child need to take in middle school and high school? What level of rigor they should take on? Why do I need two years of a language? Let's head into this task with a clear head and a plan! Listen to School Counselor Gone Rogue episode 72 and subscribe! www.teampasch.com

Keep your Relationship with your Child Strong even when School is Tough Why does your relationship have to suffer when school is hard?   When your child struggles at school their weakness is under a microscope, the pressure to fix the problem heats up, and their awesome qualities take a back seat.   Why does your relationship with your kiddo have to suffer with every missing assignment or low test grade? Why can't school grade creativity, compassion or curiosity?   School might not get it- but The Parent Lab does.   Let's chat about how parents can find support as they try to raise a confident and capable child  student.  www.teampasch.com/parentlab 

When your child is struggling at school, it can be difficult to maintain a pleasant relationship with your teen and help them at school. Wouldn’t it be easier if they just listened to what you had to say? Deep down, you know your kiddo is awesome. However, when the pressure from the school starts, and you feel the need to fix the situation so that your child can fit in, it can become a frustrating experience for both of you. Listen to this week’s episode of School Counselor Gone Rogue where we discuss five things parents can do to help your relationship with your child thrive even if school is a struggle. www.teampasch.com 

If your child has struggled with school academically, it’s time that we make some changes. Going back to school means more than a new set of school supplies. It means new habits and a fresh attitude.  A new start is something we could always use.  How can we ensure our teens start the school year strong? How do we come back from the behaviors or low grades from the last school semester, quarter or years? In this episode of School Counselor Gone Rogue, we discuss the 5 questions to ask your child to ensure a fresh start to the school year. Join academic coach Marni Pasch for a discussion on how to get a new perspective on the school year.   www.teampasch.com 

How can you help your child prevent academic burnout? In school, the definition of a struggle for a child differs a lot. The struggle can come from trying to become valedictorian, dealing with classes you don’t enjoy, or struggling with a learning difference like ADHD How can you help teens and tweens on the verge of burnout? Listen to this episode, hosted by academic coach, Marni Pasch   www.teampasch.com 

If your child struggles at school, how can parents handle the isolation and stress that comes with it? How can parents maintain your relationship with your tween or teen and support them at school? We look at the things I have learned from parents this past year through my academic coaching experience, and what parents need to hear as they help their child thrive in school.   www.teampasch.com/parentlab

When your child won’t do homework, it can cause frustration and stress at home. How can parents help their children if they refuse to do homework? Academic Coach, Marni Pasch looks at the steps to follow when your child won’t do their homework.  Learn more at www.teampasch.com 

When we look around at all the successful school students and their parents, it’s easy to feel like a parenting failure; to assume you’re the only one who doesn’t have a united family.  Parents we need to stop feeling like a parenting failure! In this episode, we look at what causes us to feel like we are struggling to raise our children, especially when we look at school. It’s easy to say that we simply shouldn’t compare ourselves to others.    That doesn’t really help. It doesn’t help us look into the issue or feel any better. So, let's talk about it!   www.teampasch.com 

Nothing frustrates a struggling student more than a failing math grade. Unlike other subjects,  memorizing it isn’t enough. You either end up falling in love with math or don’t. Some end up getting better at it later in life.  Why do so many students struggle with math? Adding to the frustration is the ease that some children have with the subject, while others struggle.    Let's look at the main reasons students struggle in math and how to help them thrive with confidence!

Why does my child lack motivation? How can I get my child motivated? Why are my students not completing homework? So many parents have asked my opinion, as an academic coach, on these questions.  Often, the concern is that lack of motivation now is going to repeat as an adult. Parents want their kids to do well academically so that their future is smoother.    The key to this is helping students understand the connection between hard work and success. Which brings up the next question naturally. How to motivate students, especially the struggling ones?  We’ve prepared some tips for you!

Parents want to know what do I do if my child receives a bad report card? What can parents do to help their child rebound from a low grade? This becomes even more pressing when your child is a teenager in middle and high school. We will look at what to do and what NOT to do if your child receives a report card with low grades. Remember, having a rough patch at school does not determine your child’s success in life. It’s the work they take to improve that shows a growth mindset and ability to change. www.teampasch.com  

How can you help your child when their grades struggle without becoming a nag? It's the million-dollar question that we are answering this episode! Parents, here are easy tips to follow, by academic coach Marni Pasch, to help you support your child at school, without arguments. Let's chat about how parents can support their middle school and high school-age children without stress and foster independence.    www.teampasch.com 

How do you become a Meteorologist? We are bringing back Career Week Gone Wild and this week I’m talking with Maureen McCann, our local meteorologist from Channel 13 News.  We discuss her career as a broadcaster, but also the steps to get there, how she pulled from middle school and high school experiences and how sometimes the way to get ahead when you are a teen is to go after what you want. Grab your umbrella, and let's chat with Maureen McCann. Make sure you subscribe to the show and leave a review!

SAT or ACT stress hitting your home? Know a teen or student who has no desire to study for college entrance tests? Flashback to high school- I felt that test prep courses were made for everyone except me- and why wouldn't I? While my friends were tapped for special SAT camps as early as 7th grade, I never made the cut.  Now, I work with students who feel the same way, but why would I recommend the same resources that failed me in school? Enter Magoosh. A test prep company with a new philosophy.  I tested the program for a month and hold the cheese sticks - they helped me understand MATH.  Want to learn more about this program with a funky name? Listen up! Get your trial of Magoosh here : http://www.teampasch.com/satprep  http://www.teampasch.com/actprep

Do cell phones cause distractions at school? There are arguments for and against cellphones in the classroom. but if schools adopted a uniform policy for posting assignments the need for phones diminishes. Let’s look at the pros and cons of phones in the classroom, and whether a ban on cell phones levels the playing field for all students. www.teampasch.com 

Survivor Season 39: Island of Idols kicks off shortly on CBS. Team Pasch will be watching but, when one brings up the reality show “Survivor”, there is no way that the name and deeds of the infamous villain, Jonny Fairplay, doesn’t heat up the discussion.  We chat with Fairplay about his pre-reality days, and how his middle school and high school years led to the development of his Fairplay character. Check out this episode of School Counselor Gone Rogue and more at www.teampasch.com 

Children who have ADHD are at risk of being targeted by opinions formed by misinformation and bias. How can parents and teachers help teens and tweens with ADHD when blinded by the myths of ADHD? Let’s look at how middle and high school students face microaggressions and how to advocate for students with ADHD.  Need more information? Visit www.teampasch.com 

What can you expect during the middle school years? Are you a parent looking to help your kids transition smoothly into middle school? Or are you a teacher looking for some tips on what tweens and teens will be expecting? As a former school counselor currently parenting a middle school student, I am here to tell you what to expect in middle school, and how to survive and thrive! Want to support the show, join the book club and have behind the scenes access?  Support the show at www.patreon.com/scgr