Parents, this one is for teens who struggle with Executive Function, think outside the box, and who might make awesome entrepreneurs someday. It also discusses how Imposter Syndrome can hold them back. Check it out, share it with your child if you think they will like it. đź’š Give: Love my work and want to donate? 🎦 YouTube: Visit my official YouTube channel here. Please subscribe, like & comment to support my work.  👉 Share: To support me, please *CLICK* at the bottom to share … [Read more...]
How to make what’s hard, easy! Stop PROCRASTINATING
Parents, this is for students. Learning how to make hard things easy is ESSENTIAL if you want to learn to get through procrastination and get into action so you can build towards a great future. This video explains how if you struggle with Executive Function, you can use this tip to help you do the things that need to get done for your own well-being. Video Transcript: Click here to download the transcript PDF. Hey students, what's up? It's me, Seth, and welcome to my … [Read more...]
Why “just get over it” is bad advice
Parents, this is for students. People sometimes say "just get over it" but this sentiment is wildly misleading, and does not help students learn what they need to learn in order to EFFECTIVELY deal with problems. This video explores how to better look at difficulties so students can have more effective tools to process. Video Transcript: Click here to download the transcript PDF. You see that right there? That's a big mountain. Can you imagine getting over that thing? Let me … [Read more...]
Black Lives Matter, thoughts for students
Parents, this one is for your kids if you want to share it. Please view it first. I thought long and hard about how I could contribute something meaningful to the BLM conversation, and I decided that I would speak to kids about some concepts and people that I feel are important for young people to hear about. I hope you find it helpful. Please comment on YouTube with anything you think. Please CLICK below to share. … [Read more...]
How to Help Kids with ADHD this Summer
Brendan, an ADHD expert and awesome podcaster have an open discussion about how to help your ADHD kids this summer of 2020. Check out Brendan Mahan from the ADHD Essentials Podcast here. Please CLICK below to share. … [Read more...]
Anti-racism Resources for parents and children
This excellent resource was created by Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Klein in May 2020, and I got permission to post it here. Feel free to circulate this on social media and with your friends, family, and colleagues. Here is their link to it: bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES To take immediate action to fight for Breonna Taylor, please visit FightForBreonna.org. Resources for white parents to raise anti-racist children: Books: Coretta Scott King Book Award … [Read more...]
ADHD Resources For Parents: Does my child have ADHD?
Parents and teachers, if you are trying to figure out if a child has ADHD, this video shows you the DSM-5, which is the book professionals use to diagnose. Here in this 3 part series, I tell you the basics about what you need to know so you feel much more confident about the decisions you make in the service of your children. View the actual playlist for this 3-part series on YouTube right here. Download the free ADHD Checklist below. Video Transcript: Click here to download the transcript … [Read more...]
ASU: Ask Us Anything sesh with Debbie Reber, TiLT Parenting
Please CLICK above to share. In these uncertain times, parents have been asking Debbie and I a lot of questions lately because nobody knows what's coming! It's a stressful time and we answered questions about stress, sleep, schedules, school this summer and fall, and more. Debbie Reber runs TiLT Parenting Podcast, a PHENOMENAL podcast where she interviews experts to help you. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click here … [Read more...]
How to help kids find their Ikiagi or Life’s Purpose?
Being an educator, I think a lot about this stuff, because what good is education if the student doesn't learn the tools they need to have a future that feels "on purpose"? Here we look at Ikiagi and Educare and some key thoughts to consider while helping kids find their "life's purpose." for work time and play periods ENJOY! đź’š Give: Love my work and want to donate? 🎦 YouTube: Visit my official YouTube channel here. Please subscribe, like & comment to support my work. 👉 Share: To … [Read more...]
❓Stressed & overwhelmed: Managing family life during a crisis
Please CLICK above to share. Here's a webinar I did recently with Dr. Sharon Saline, an ADHD expert. We gave actionable advice on how to keep the peace and ensure fond, lasting memories once this pandemic is over. 4 Themes: Stay connected: Prioritize the health of your relationships–to your kids, your partner and yourself. Manage ourselves first: Everyone has stress and concerns right now, but our own distress and anxiety must be managed first before we intervene with our … [Read more...]
How to build connection with your child through “Super Saturday”
Parents, we live in a time when the most important thing of all, our connection with our loved ones, is often challenged. This video teaches a phenomenal concept I learned from George Betts, who was a true leader in the education world. Enjoy! 🎦 YouTube: Visit my official YouTube channel here. Subscribe, like & comment to support my work.👉 Share: To support me, please *CLICK* at the bottom to share on FB or Pinterest.✏️ EF101: Here’s my jumpstart course for parents and teachers.đź’š … [Read more...]
How Skills either GEL or CLICK with Executive Function and 2e / Twice-Exceptional students
Adults can have unrealistic expectations about what they think a student "SHOULD" be able to do, and this can cause a lot of harm when a student isn't supported properly due to a lack of understanding. This short video explores the important distinction between GEL and CLICK and why it matters. 🎦 YouTube: Visit my official YouTube channel here. Subscribe, like & comment to support my work.👉 Share: To support me, please *CLICK* at the bottom to share on FB or Pinterest.✏️ EF101: Here’s my … [Read more...]
WHACK-a-MOLE: Why helping kids with Executive Function is like the game Whack-a Mole
Please CLICK above to share. Parents & teachers, helping students learn Executive Function skills can be like Whack-a-mole. This video teaches you some key ways to use this information to help them, including how it is actually normal, the counterproductive role of shame, & how to contemplate the role of ownership and buy-in. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support my work, please CLICK below to share and click here to visit my official YouTube … [Read more...]
How Education for kids with Executive Function challenges can be REIMAGINED with ENGAGEMENT
Please CLICK above to share. Parents & teachers, a MASSIVE problem that is being brought to the surface right now, evidenced by how challenging At Home Learning is going, is the LACK OF ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION. Here I rant a bit as I break this KEY concept down fo you to help shed some light on how we might better serve kids. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support my work, please CLICK below to share and please click here to visit my official YouTube … [Read more...]
How abstract STRESSES your child (and how to help them make it CONCRETE for better executive function)
Please CLICK above to share. Parents and teachers, kids with executive function challenges are overwhelmed when expectations are too abstract. This causes students to resist taking the actions they need to be taking. If we really want to help them, we need to teach them strategies for making things concrete, and we need to do this with compassion, patience, and persistence. This video breaks it down. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at … [Read more...]
At Home Learning Tips With A Pro
Please CLICK above to share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgGOoV9Fz7U&t=403s Parents, here I chat with Debbie Reber about 7 best practices for home learning and in the second half, we answer many of the viewer's questions. This was originally a FB live webinar on 4/22/20.  Fill Out This Form To Get Your Free PDF Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support my work, please CLICK below to share and please click here to visit my official YouTube Channel & … [Read more...]
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Please CLICK above to share. Parents, understanding a bit about Bloom's Taxonomy can be a tremendous help when you are trying to help your child with Executive Function challenges. It can help inspire you to help your child THINK AT HIGHER LEVELS! We want kids to develop "critical thinking skills" so they can better navigate life. This vides breaks down some pertinent ideas for you. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. … [Read more...]
Do I get depressed? Executive Function challenges can weigh me down
Please CLICK above to share. Students, many people get depressed, but there is a lot of misunderstanding, and unfortunately, many people do not have good strategies for working through depression. In this video, I tell you my story and give you real strategies that can help. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click here to visit my official YouTube Channel & subscribe if you want! Thank you -Seth Reading the … [Read more...]
Most Important Thing I did to Change My Life with Executive Function challenges
Students, life is hard sometimes. We all want to change in certain areas of life, but change often takes a lot of time and energy. But it is DEFINITELY possible!!!! This video will teach you my #1 most important key to change so you can apply these ideas to your life. 🎦 YouTube: Visit my official YouTube channel here. Subscribe, like & comment to support my work 👉 Share: To support me, please *CLICK* at the top to share on FB or Pinterest. ✏️ EF101: Here’s my jumpstart course … [Read more...]
Students, HOW & WHY to take COVID-19 seriously: w/ Dr. Campbell
Please CLICK above to share. Parents & teachers, please watch this BEFORE sharing with your teen. Here, Dr. John Campbell and I dive deep into the pandemic, but we are speaking TO teens, because there aren't' many people telling THEM what they need to know. Beware: This talk is very raw, straight talk, honest, open, and DIRECT. we hope it helps! ps-I have been following Dr. John Campbell's amazing youtube for many weeks - this is where I have been getting my daily updates on the … [Read more...]
Unrealistic Perception of Time Needed to do Schoolwork, Executive Function Problem
Please CLICK above to share. One of the BIGGEST problems that hold back students who struggle with executive function is the inability to have a realistic perception of the time and energy needed to complete schoolwork and responsibilities. Students can absolutely get better at this if they have a good understanding of the problem and solutions. This video explores this topic in-depth to give you real insights you can apply. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support … [Read more...]
How Adults can help HSPs (Highly Sensitive People and students)
Please CLICK above to share. Parents and Teachers, when we have a good grasp on the needs of Highly Sensitive Students, we can be more helpful to them. This video explores the issue so you can feel more empowered. Check out my pandemic hub here for more COVID-19 resources. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click here to visit my official YouTube Channel & subscribe if you want! Thank you — … [Read more...]
AWESOME Advice from MASTER TEACHER to students, parents, and teachers
Please CLICK above to share. Parents and teachers, Ellen is a ROCKSTAR teacher with tremendous wisdom for you all during this crazy time! Check it out. NOTE: Ellen is speaking to students in the beginning of the video, then there is a message for parents, then a message for teachers. Check out my pandemic hub here for more COVID-19 resources. To support my work, please CLICK below to share and please click here to visit my official YouTube Channel & subscribe if you want! Thank … [Read more...]
Students, planting seeds for your LIFE
Please CLICK above to share. Students, life is precious. Every moment is a moment when we are investing. Sometimes the investment is wise, sometimes it is foolish. Some people blindly waste opportunities for planting seeds that will help us in the long run. This video explores these issues fo you. Check out my pandemic hub here for more COVID-19 resources. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click here to … [Read more...]
Pivots & Energy, how to help students with executive function now
Please CLICK above to share Parents, teachers and students are all pivoting a lot right now because of the pandemic. If we adults understand WHERE our energy goes, we can be more helpful to the kids we are trying to educate and help. Here I explain a fantastic model for helping you understand HOW to pivot while being mindful of WHERE our energy is being "spent". Check out my pandemic hub here for more COVID-19 resources. To support my work, please CLICK below to share and … [Read more...]
Students: How to GoogleCal your Life
Please CLICK above to share. Students, here I show you a quick idea of how you can organize your life easily and have a great WEEKLY printable calendar to help you visualize your weeks better. Also, this will help you have less stress, get more out of your education, have more free time and more fun. Check out my pandemic hub here for more COVID-19 resources. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click here to … [Read more...]
What do parents really want? (executive function & 2e Twice-exceptional)
Please CLICK above to share Parents, there is one particular sentence I've heard more than any other in over 20 years of working with families. This sentence is so insightful that it should drive a lot of our decisions. In this video, I completely unpack it for you in a useful and practical way so you can use these ideas to help your child. To support my work, please CLICK below to share and please click here to visit my official YouTube Channel & subscribe if you want! Thank you … [Read more...]
What if???
Please CLICK above to share. Students, ANXIETY is a common problem nowadays and it's particularly tricky to overcome. It takes time, persistence, and tools. We do NOT need to be ruled by anxiety. This video dives deep into a specific strategy that can be a giant part of the solution. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click here to visit my official YouTube Channel & subscribe if you want! Thank you — … [Read more...]
My child isn’t taking ownership
Please CLICK above to share. Parents of students who struggle with executive function have a difficult time trying to decipher how to empower their child to take ownership. They try to help, but is the help actually holding your child back? When does a parent need to detach and let go in a healthy way? How do parents set healthy boundaries? When is a parent enabling and doing too much? This video explores HOW to transfer ownership from a parent so a child can take more ownership of her own … [Read more...]
Catch ’em being good, supporting executive function
Please CLICK above to share. Often our kids feel like they aren't noticed for what they do "right". They feel scrutinized, which can get exhausting and can be demotivating. The saying "catch em' being good" is a powerful idea that I explore in this week's video. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click here to visit my official YouTube Channel & subscribe if you want! Thank you — Seth Reading the … [Read more...]
3 reasons I failed out of college with Executive Function challenges
I have always had executive functioning struggles, and they caught up with me when I attempted to go to college. I was not ready, but I didn't know that. I wanted the benefits of college without having to do the work, I thought I could somehow take the quick elevator to success. This video tells my ADHD and executive function college story. I hope you find it insightful and that it helps you get some great ideas and clarity because failing college is not fun. 🎦 YouTube: Visit my official … [Read more...]
Beware of the PARENTAL PENDULUM
Please CLICK above to share. Pendulum swings, parents enable, help too much, reminders, nagging, then I won't help at all response-ability Seek balance with pre-convo then heart to heart about pendulum and ask THEM so there is buy-in and so you are prepared next time. The goal is to HEAR each other (secure convo). Write it down and post it so you remember. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click here to visit my … [Read more...]
Executive Function advice to my younger self (parents on how to help their kids)
Please CLICK above to share Below is a post using your experience so we can help others based on this question. I have enjoyed reading your excellent responses and the honest vulnerability you shared. Thank you for taking the time! -Seth THE QUESTION FOR PARENTS: "Knowing what I now know about Executive Function, what key advice would I give to my younger self about how to support my child with executive function challenges?" (teachers, feel free to chime in here as well and adapt it to … [Read more...]
My kid wants to be treated like an adult
Please CLICK above to share. My kid won’t listen to me ”WHY don’t you trust me? I’ve got it. Get off my back. Wants to be treated like an adult but doesn’t act like it You parents have a hard job of deciphering when to back off and when to set a boundary The brain is developing, not good future thinking yet but is starting to push off the walls of the pool, wants independence Try secure attachment, hearing, seeing, understanding Not fixing, rationalizing, preaching … [Read more...]
Blake Boles & kids who don’t fit in the school “box”
Please CLICK above to share. BONUS VIDEO with Blake Boles: This video is for parents who have a child who really doesn't fit into the school "box". Here I talk with my friend Blake Boles, a great guy who is my goto person when I have questions about alternative schooling options. Here's the link to Blake's Kickstarter:Â https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blakeboles/why-are-you-still-sending-your-kids-to-school/ And here's the link to the book's home on his personal … [Read more...]
What if parents struggle with it too?
Please CLICK above to share “Hi Seth, I heard you on the Tilt Parenting podcast and love everything you have to say. My son is 2e, but is only in third grade, so I think he's still too young to benefit from your coaching. I was wondering if your blog has ever addressed what to do if a parent also suffers from executive functioning issues. Going through my son's journey with him made me realize that I also have ADHD (inattentive type) and a lot of executive functioning issues. I'm really … [Read more...]
Executive Function: Nature or Nurture?
Please CLICK above to share. This vlog is based on this email from a parent: “I have watched so many of your videos. I am really looking forward to the next ones. My entire family watches your videos and they have helped tremendously. Perhaps you will address why some kids are born with amazing EF while others, equally as intelligent, have poor EF. My husband has poor EF and surely at his age, his brain is fully developed. Is there really hope for my child or his he genetically … [Read more...]
The most IRRESPONSIBLE person I know (Executive Function challenges)
Please CLICK above to share. Students who are labeled as "irresponsible" have executive function challenges. Calling someone irresponsible in order to somehow motivate them, does not work. Instead, it causes shame and more resistance. If we really want to empower these kids, we need to compassionately help them learn strategies. This video explores this issue. If you appreciate my work, please share, comment, and subscribe. Love my work and want to give? Click … [Read more...]
Is ADHD Fake?
Please CLICK above to share. Here is a story about a spouse that “doesn’t believe in ADHD.” It is sad when a child falls through the cracks because an adult isn’t willing to learn about what’s going on. People are sometimes afraid and stuck and can’t or won’t be honest with themselves. Sometimes we can’t deal with being uncomfortable. If problems with attention, focus, and concentration continue, the compounding negative impact is no joke. These kids must learn the SKILLS of focus in order to … [Read more...]
Do this DURING winter break
Please CLICK above to share. Parents beware, THIS is important! You know how I talk about the DIP pattern? Well, the final phase of it is PARENTAL AMNESIA and it’s a problem many people aren’t even aware of. This problem happens right AFTER the semester ends, and parents make some common mistakes that I dissect here. I’ll tell you EXACTLY what to do to help your child during this amnesia time. Click HERE for the accompanying free PDF checklist to help you with the process. Click here to … [Read more...]
Students, how to FAIL this semester
Please CLICK above to share. Parents, this one is for students, but you should watch it too. Here I discuss 20 tips for FAILING this semester. Of course, the intention is to be wildly successful, but this video is a fun exploration of real issues, and it WILL help. You can read all of the tips in detail from the transcript below. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click here to visit my official YouTube Channel & … [Read more...]
New Parenting Podcast with Wendy Bertagnole: EF & Parenting
**Please CLICK above to share Hi all, here’s a new podcast I did with Wendy Bertagnole on executive function for Exceptional Parenting. In this episode today you’ll learn about EF. If you have a child who struggles with homework, grades, resistance, overwhelm, motivation, procrastination, underachievement, organization, focus, study skills and time management, executive function could be at the core of what they are missing. EF is the root of so many problems that can look like … [Read more...]
2e Twice Exceptional Learners Podcast with Stephanie Pitts & Rachel Kapp
*Please CLICK above to share Hey everybody, here's a great new educational therapy podcast with Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts where we dive into 2e learners. Here we chat about the different kinds of twice exceptionalities, executive functioning and the importance of relationships. We highlight the goal of securely attached, independent and successful adults who use their gifts and affinities to thrive. We further chat about emotional and physical regulation. Check it out and listen on … [Read more...]
Dear teachers, an open convo with Debbie Reber and Seth
Please CLICK above to share. SHARE THIS WITH TEACHERS WHO MIGHT BENEFIT! Here's a new vlog with Debbie Reber of the TILT Parenting Podcast. This is not my typical vlog. Parents, this one is for teachers, BUT you will get a lot out of it. This was based on a parent question Debbie Reber and I get all the time, "HOW do we get teachers on board who don't get it? Schools just don't get neurodiverse kids!" Teachers, we recorded this just for you to shed light on the situation, and … [Read more...]
ANXIETY & kids, a deeper look
Please CLICK above to share! Parents, Anxiety for students can be DEBILITATING, so we want to do everything we can to help our kids. Some people have NEVER experienced "real" anxiety, hopefully, they can understand better through this video. Here's a different take in this video so we can see how the Nervous System works and how we can use it to work through anxiety in powerful ways. I explain specifically what we adults "want" to be aware of so we can help. I discuss how anxiety can be … [Read more...]
#1 Tip for students at end of semester
Please CLICK above to share. Parents, this one is for students. Check it out and share with your child if you think they'd benefit. The time AFTER Thanksgiving and BEFORE winter break is critical because a lot of students who are not on top of it, fool themselves into thinking they can finish the semester well, yet they are not taking the action that will get results. So many end up finding out they failed a class AFTER it's too late. This video breaks down my #1 key strategy for … [Read more...]
7 End of Semester tips for parents
Please CLICK above to share. Parents, here's how to help your student finish fall semester strong. (NOTE- In-depth, free webinar coming soon on my site to help you help your child at end of semester.) If your child is struggling at this point in the semester, it WILL NOT FIX SELF. Don’t give up, and pick your battles wisely. Here are some quick notes: Know it’s EF: they want to do well but don’t know how. Compassionate support. RELATIONSHIP: 3:1, fun, connect first, encourage them, … [Read more...]
Students, how to not fail at end of semester
Please CLICK above to share Students, "Hail Mary" time is the time at the end of the semester when SO MUCH WORK is piled up that you don't even know where to start. A lot of students procrastinate at this overwhelming point and end up failing classes as a result. THIS video gives you 5 big tips to help you get through it with MORE FUN & FREEDOM and less stress. Please CLICK below to share … [Read more...]
Executive Function & PROCRASTINATION. A breakdown.
By the end of this vlog, you’ll get 2 things: Understand exactly how procrastination fits into Executive Function and how it impacts students Know my #1 key strategy for what to do about it I also cover: EF aspects Two sides of the same coin Self-starting, task initiation, get the train going Procrastination, unmotivated, undisciplined, stuck Do not have skills to self-start The impacts and consequences of procrastination Grades Relationships Emotional … [Read more...]
PROCRASTINATION! How to do a STUDY SPRINT and break through it
Please CLICK above to share. Procrastination is a massive problem for my students who struggle with executive function. Unfortunately, these students have all sorts of consequences as a result, including late work, missing work, incomplete work, zeroes, falling grades, homework battles, overwhelm, stress, etc.. This video teaches students how I use my 3-30-3 study sprint method to break through procrastination and get stuff done. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support … [Read more...]
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