Parents of Hardworking Teens

Ep. 122.
Get the Free Parent Guide: 3 Huge Mistakes (Even Smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments - and how to fix them immediately so your teen confidently achieves their best ever grades.___
How to help your teen nail their new year group - and have them:

• feel confident and in control,
• know exactly what’s expected,
  and
• achieve the results that match their effort.
  - Without the guesswork or just hoping that they figure it all out along the way!

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• 'Nail Your New Year Group' Webinar replay (available til 3rd Feb, 2025): www.gradetransformation.com/new
  
• Follow Rock Solid Study on Facebook
  
• Follow Rock Solid Study on Instagram
  
• Get your teen trained by Katie to excel in exams and assessment, using the most effective study strategies in the 10 Week Grade Transformation Program
  
• Up-level their skills and maximise outcomes in Next Level Coaching (only open to 10WGT graduates)
  
• Have Katie speak at your school: Parent-Student 'Exam Mastery' Information Evenings for Schools

If you’ve ever wondered (or doubted ;) ) how students completing the 10WGT see such incredible changes in just 10 weeks, 'The Skill Web' is how.
The Skill Web is the combination of skills and strategies that all come together to create outcomes bigger than the sum of its parts.
It's the magic that happens when everything clicks, makes sense and creates a whole lotta clarity (and crazy-good results) on e.v.e.r.y task.
In this episode you will learn:

what the Skill Web is,
- how it works
and
- how your teen can create theirs
and experience the magic of compounding returns in their study.

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• 10WGT: The 10 Week Grade Transformation Program
  
• Next Level Coaching: Only open to students who've completed the 10WGT. Spaces are limited.
  
• Free Parent Guide: 3 Huge Mistakes (Even Smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments - and how to fix them immediately so your teen confidently achieves their best ever grades.

Ep. 108
Did ANYONE love group work at school?
Nope. Me neither.
I've still not mastered it and don't have any magic or secret solutions, but I'll attempt to share:

• the reasons it can feel like a nightmare,
• some ways to try to help your teen in their mindset,
• suggestions on the practicalities so your teen doesn’t end up doing the work for everyone AND gets the grade they personally deserve no matter the contribution or work of others.

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• Episode 78: When They 'Hate' or Struggle With a Subject
  
• Follow Rock Solid Study on Facebook
  
• Follow Rock Solid Study on Instagram
  
• Get your teen behind the scenes of assessment with me in the 10 Week Grade Transformation Program
  
• Get the Free Parent Guide: 3 Huge Mistakes (Even Smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments - and how to fix them immediately so your teen confidently achieves their best ever grades.

Ep. 109
Talking to me about her son, a parent recently told me this:

"He’s smart in terms of subject knowledge, but I think he could improve in working smarter and being smart about his study."

I see this situation a lot and thought it might be interesting - and hopefully helpful - to talk a bit about the word 'smart'. Being smart, feeling smart.

Because - what does ‘smart’ really mean?
Does it mean clever in a knowledge type way - knowing lots of facts? Like, ‘wow’ they’re so smart. As in so knowledgeable about a subject or topic.
Or does it mean smart in terms of being very practical?
Or smart with people and dealing with situations?
Or able to problem solve or be strategic - being able to see the most efficient or effective way to do something?
Or maybe there’s a better word for all of this than 'smart'?

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• Episode 63: The Game
  
• Follow Rock Solid Study on Facebook
  
• Follow Rock Solid Study on Instagram
  
• Get your teen skilled and strategic in their study with the 10 Week Grade Transformation Program.
  
  
• Up-level your teen's skills and maximise outcomes in Next Level Coaching (only open to 10WGT graduates)
  
• Get the Free Parent Guide: 3 Huge Mistakes (Even Smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments - and how to fix them immediately so your teen confidently achieves their best ever grades.

Ep. 43
What are some of the best skills and tips to set your teen up for success as they start high school?
I'm not talking about the basics like organising their pencil case or laying out their uniform the night before.
Listen in for my top three study habits I recommend setting up in the early years of high school, the overall purpose of instilling them AND what to do if your teen’s further along but doesn’t have these in place yet.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- Why awareness is the most important 'competence' and how to build it.
- Exactly why I recommend the 10WGT for Y9 - 12 / Y10 - 13 and the certain situations where it might be appropriate to start earlier.
- How to make sure your teen isn't studying longer or harder than they need to, without dampening their spirit or work ethic.
- What's important to know and do in order to get maximum return on their effort.
FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

• Episode 5: More Free Time WithOUT Sacrificing Grades
  
  
• The 10WGT: 10 Week Grade Transformation Program
  
• Next Level Coaching: (For 10WGT graduate students only)
  
• Get on my email list and receive my Free Parent Guide: 3 Huge Mistakes (Even Smart!) Students Make in Exams and Assignments - and how to fix them immediately so your teen confidently achieves their best ever grades.