#159 Study Strategies to Beat Your Teen’s Mid-Year Slump with Katie Azevedo

Flourish Coaching

Jan 28, 2025

In this episode, Lisa and Katie Azevedo discuss:

The mid-year academic slump and its impact
The role of task and time management systems in student success
Shifting from passive to active learning
Guiding teens to take ownership through the right questions and tools

Key Takeaways:

Students often face three interconnected struggles mid-year: increased stress and overwhelm, poor academic performance, and low motivation. Addressing these issues requires concrete strategies.
Effective study habits rely on using active recall techniques (e.g., self-quizzing) instead of passive methods like re-reading notes, which can be misleadingly unproductive.
A combination of task management (breaking down assignments and responsibilities) and time management (creating a realistic schedule that includes downtime) is crucial for reducing stress and increasing productivity.
Parents can evaluate whether their teens are studying effectively by asking about their methods and encouraging practices like explaining concepts aloud or making flashcards, rather than merely reviewing materials.

“Motivation is temporary, and it’s really neat when it shows up, but we can’t count on it showing up…we need to rely on systems and strategies for when motivation doesn’t show up to the party.” – Katie Azevedo

About Katie Azevedo:

Katie Azevedo, M.Ed., is a private executive function coach specializing in helping students and adults master learning and productivity strategies. With a master’s degree in special education, she focuses on supporting individuals with ADHD, ASD, and other learning challenges, working seamlessly alongside IEPs when needed. Since 2006, Katie has coached thousands of students on executive functions, study skills, test preparation, and writing, from grade 6 through graduate school. A mother of two, she balances her passion for teaching with a love of running, organization, and simplicity.

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