BESTEFC · SIOUX FALLS, SD
Ready for a Breakthrough? Let's Find Your Family's Next Step.
Simple systems, purposeful pathways to success
Whether your child is gifted and struggling, a driven athlete or performer carrying a full academic load, or just hitting a wall that school doesn't explain — the real issue is usually executive function, not effort.
Certified Executive Function Coach · Sioux Falls, SDNatalie Micheel has helped families across the country turn scattered, capable kids into kids who run their own systems — without the nightly fight over homework.
Sound Familiar?
You're Not Imagining This
Every family who ends up here has a version of the same story. See how many of these hit close to home.
Homework that should take 30 minutes takes two hours — or doesn't happen at all.
They're capable, even excelling in some areas, but grades don't reflect it.
You're more on top of their schedule and deadlines than they are.
A single missed assignment turns into a spiral instead of a setback.
They can tell you the plan but can't seem to actually execute it.
Every year the demands go up, and the support has to grow too — not disappear.
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
Most families waiting on "they'll grow into it" end up here a year later, further behind. A 45-minute conversation is enough to find out what's actually going on.
Get the Right Guide
Which Stage Are You In?
Pick your child's current stage for a short, free guide written specifically for that transition.
5th–8th Grade
Middle School
New school, multiple teachers, a locker, and real independence for the first time — all at once.
Get the Free MS Guide9th–12th Grade
High School
Higher stakes, more moving pieces, and less room for the systems that used to work.
Get the Free HS GuideLeaving Home
College Transition
All the structure you were quietly providing disappears the day they move into the dorm.
Get the Free College Transition GuideWork with schools or student-athletes? BestEFC also partners directly with private & small schools on EF support for students, parents, and teachers — and with coaches who want to offer a parent talk on EF skills.
Ready to Talk It Through?
Two Ways to Get Started
Not sure which one fits? Either path gets you a real conversation about your child's specific situation — no pressure, no pitch.
No Cost
Free Discovery Call
A short, no-pressure conversation to talk through what's going on and whether coaching makes sense — no commitment attached.
Connect With Natalie$199 · 45 Minutes
Success Pathway Session
A focused, one-time diagnostic session that gives you the chance to see if coaching is the right fit — plus 1 to 3 real solutions built around your child's specific gaps.
Book a Success Pathway SessionWhat People are Saying
My son was struggling with organization, missing assignments, and his grades were not good. I tried helping him, but I was really doing it all. I had to log in and track everything and nag him constantly. I realized I wasn’t helping him learn to do it, and he needed to learn to do it! Natalie helped build routines, break down big projects, and actually follow through. His confidence is higher, his grades improved, and I don’t have to check his portal anymore! I wish we had found her sooner.
—Sarah M., Sioux Falls
Hey! I just finished my final exam, and I got a 92!! Thank you so much for helping me through this course, I couldn’t have done it without you!
—Elsa B., Sioux Falls
As a freshman, I needed help. I didn’t know how to manage with so little structure and so many different things to remember. Natalie taught me how to create planning and time management systems that worked for me. I’m finally staying ahead instead of never catching up. Highly recommend for any college student who feels overwhelmed.
—Alex R., USD Student
Working with Natalie was great! I’ve worked with therapists before, but executive function coaching was the missing piece. Natalie helped me create systems that actually work for my ADHD brain and that I can actually remember to use. I’m feeling more in control of my day now, instead of it being in control of me. Honestly, it has been kinda life‑changing. 10/10 recommend.
—Michael T., Brandon, SD