Hopelessly Gifted Podcast

33: What Should I Do If My Gifted Kid is Really Struggling in College? with Scott Lutostanski

Hopelessly Gifted Podcast

Show Notes

Mark is joined by Scott Lutostanski, Executive Director of State Street Education. Scott and his team provide executive function coaching to students, with a focus on high school and college students. Scott and Mark discuss the work of helping college students improve organization, time management, and academic workflow to reduce stress. They also address emotional and cultural pressures on gifted students and their parents and how executive function coaching can support the whole family in navigating challenges students are facing.

Host: Mark Talaga Music: Petren J Music

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Contact Scott Lutostanski:Website: statestreeteducation.com

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