Your child has what it takes.

You might recognize this:

Your child is smart — but school feels harder than it should.
Assignments pile up. Motivation comes and goes. Even simple tasks turn into stress or avoidance.
You try reminders, incentives, consequences… and somehow it still ends in tension, arguments, or exhaustion — for everyone.

Most families I work with aren’t dealing with lack of ability or laziness,

They’re dealing with overwhelm, confidence gaps, and missing systems —

things school doesn’t explicitly teach.

I work with students to build the skills schools often assume they already have.

That includes helping them:

Organize work and manage time realistically

Reduce overwhelm and avoidance

Build confidence and self-advocacy

Take more ownership of their learning

Develop habits that actually stick

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It’s practical coaching that helps students understand how they work — and how to work with their operating system instead of against it.

Why I do this…

I’m a long-time educator and coach who works with kids as whole people, not problems to fix.

In my 28+ years as a classroom teacher I’ve learned that students don’t need more pressure.

They need clarity, tools, and trust — and someone who knows how to help them build those skills step by step.

Parents often tell me the biggest change isn’t just better follow-through, it’s less tension at home and more confidence in their child.

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Take the Quiz

Not sure what’s actually getting in the way?

Every student struggles for different reasons.

The support that helps an anxious perfectionist is very different from what helps a disorganized but creative kid.

This short quiz helps you identify what your child needs most right now.

Find your Child's Coaching Focus

I’m Todd Erler — an educator and Wholistic NeuroGrowth™ Blocks-to-Flow Coach, certified by Wholistic SuccessCodes..

With over two decades of experience supporting kids, teens, and families, I specialize in supporting middle and high school students who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unmotivated—and parents who want less stress at home.