The BestEFC Blog
Welcome to my blog. In my coaching practice, from middle school through college, I see the same struggles again and again: missing work, homework that never gets started, no idea how long an assignment will take or what to work on first, and grades that keep slipping while no one is sure how to turn them around. I write about what actually helps, so you get the benefit of coaching from home. Pick a topic below, read what fits your student, and bookmark this page. I add new posts regularly. — Natalie
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Report Card Night: What to Say (and What to Skip) When Your Teen’s Grades Come Home
Report card night doesn’t have to end in a fight. Read it alone first, let your teen talk first, and end with one line that helps them try again next quarter.
How I Help Students Build a Trusted Adult at School
Students with a trusted adult at school are more likely to take advanced classes. Here are three simple steps to help your student build that relationship before they need it.
Missing Assignments? A Parent’s Plan to Help Your Teen Catch Up
Good News for Families: You Can Now Use 529 Funds to Pay for Tutoring
If you’ve got a 529 college savings account, we’ve got good news: tutoring is now a qualified expense.
Tutoring vs. Executive Function Coaching: What Parents Need to Know
Is your child struggling in school even though they understand the material? Learn the difference between tutoring and executive function coaching, and how to tell which support your child really needs.