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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Executive Function Skills for Teens: What They Are and Why They Matter
Planning, organizing, getting started, managing time, speaking up and following through. Here’s what each executive function skill looks like in a teen, what it looks like when it’s missing, and how teens build them.
Executive Function Tutoring vs. Coaching: Which Does Your Student Need?
Your student understands the material but can’t seem to plan, start or finish the work. Here’s how executive function tutoring, subject tutoring and executive function coaching differ, and how to tell which one fits.
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 Plan Their Week on Paper
School runs on screens, but a week’s work can still feel scattered. Here’s a simple three-step paper planning routine that helps students see their week and stay on top of what’s due.
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.