This information is for those who are 13 & older and is based in research and our practical experience working with our clients. To obtain healthy digital media use information regarding children, 12 and younger contact us at info@collegiatecoachingservices.com. Waking up and engaging in behaviors such as, exercising, eating breakfast, showering, and talking with family/loved …
During this time of physical distancing and sheltering-in-place, we are all relying on our devices more than ever to stay connected with our loved ones, as well as fellow students and colleagues. Using our devices for this purpose is not problematic and in most cases, enables us to feel a real sense of connection and …
Young adults have a strong psychological need to be autonomous and feel competent in their day to day lives. Meeting these needs are critical to healthy development and being able to successfully live independently someday. It can be pretty messy at times when young adults are attempting to achieve these needs. Parents and coaches alike, …
Physical distancing is important in order to stay healthy and to support others to stay healthy. In addition to doing our best to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the parents and the young adults we work with have had their college campuses close down and have suddenly been reunited within the same home with little …
College Preparatory Summer Program June 3rd-July 27th, 2019 This program is for young adults who are preparing to attend college for the first time or they have had prior unsuccessful attempts attending college. Each student will be individually assessed and an action plan will be developed based on their identified goals, and areas of strengths …
Clients of Boulder’s internet addiction service engage in “tech detoxes” to minimize their technology use. By Casey Van Divier Journalism student at the University of Colorado Boulder *Names have been changed to protect the privacy of those featured in this article Emma’s 18-year-old son Brandon was missing meals, struggling in school, and spending hours …
From April 30-May 6, 2018, children, families, entire schools, and communities will rediscover the joys of life beyond the screen. Plan to unplug from digital media entertainment and spend all that free time playing, reading, daydreaming, creating, exploring, and connecting with family and friends! To learn more about Screen-Free Week, visit their website, www.screenfree.org. Screen-free week activities are …
Preparing for college can feel like a daunting task. Our team at Collegiate Coaching Services shares eight tips you can use to help prepare your child and you for the first year of college. Think about your expectations. How often do you want to hear from your child? How do you expect them to handle …
By Melanie Hempe, RN Note: Originally published on July 22, 2016 by Families Managing Media. I recently returned from my daughter’s college orientation at a large state university: one-and-a-half days packed full of tips and overviews on how to help your student be successful in college, from what food plan may be best to what size …
The University of Colorado-Boulder is a large campus with many opportunities to get involved. While the options can be exciting, they can also be intimidating. Below are ten tips for ways to get involved at CU: Check out the CU Campus Events Calendar.The events calendar lists many of the events occurring on campus each day. …
