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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My High School Student Is Smart but Forgets Everything. Is There a Coach I Can Hire?
Smart but forgets everything? An executive function coach helps high school students build a simple system for remembering, planning and following through, so the reminders stop coming from you.
Who Do Educational Consultants Refer College Students to for Executive Function Coaching?
Educational consultants refer college students who struggle with planning, deadlines and follow-through to an executive function coach. Here’s what to look for, when to refer, and when a tutor or therapist fits better.
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.
Your Child Gets A's. Why Are You Still Managing Every Assignment?
Your teen’s grades are great, but you’re the one checking the portal. Here’s how to hand over one job at a time without letting the grades slip.
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.
How I Help Students Use AI Without Handing Over Their Thinking
AI can make homework look great while test scores slip. Here's a simple three-step routine to help your student study with AI without skipping the thinking.
How I Help Student-Athletes Stay Ahead of Schoolwork During Travel Season
Away games and travel weekends don’t have to wreck your grades. Three simple steps student-athletes can use to stay ahead of schoolwork all season.