Parents, a lot of the parents that I work with want to learn how to stop coddling, rescuing, enabling their child because they know that it's not working, they are not listening or accepting our help, AND it often makes things worse because their relationship gets strained and the child can experience "learned helplessness" where they do not know how to problem solve on their own. Here I go DEEP into how to change the conversation so you can better support your child. Leave a comment with your … [Read more...]
School ISN’T WORKING for Neurodiverse kids with Executive Function challenges
Look parents and teachers, we've got some real problems right now. Here I detail some of the big concerns I am hearing about and explore what we can do to support everyone better. Leave a comment below and share your thoughts! 🎦 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.💚 Give: Love my … [Read more...]
Pills don’t teach Skills, Executive Function
Parents and teachers, Pills Don't Teach Skills is a term used to describe how important it is to help teach students the EF SKILLS they need to learn, and how medication can help, but it's not magic. Here I tell you the key ideas that I think will help you help the students you care about. 🎦 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 … [Read more...]
Support Complex Kids in Crazy Times
Debbie Reber of TiLT Parenting Podcast and I hear from a LOT of parents, and we're seeing so much struggle right now. Here we have a real conversation designed to help parents AND teachers. We validate specifically how insane it is to navigate these times and shed light on what you might be able to do about it to support yourself and your kids/students with confidence. 🎦 YouTube: Visit my official YouTube channel here. Subscribe, like & comment to support my work. 👉 Share: To … [Read more...]
15 Strategies for Supporting Executive Function
Here I speak to parents and teachers who are interested in Executive Function and giftedness, but this is great for anyone because I teach 15 strategies for supporting EF. 💚 Give: Love my work and want to donate? 🎦 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.🙏 Thanks! — Seth … [Read more...]
Teachers, how to support kids with Executive Function
Here's a talk I did for teachers and soon to be teachers with the Student Chapter of Courage to Risk and CU Denver Student Council for exceptional children Grad students about how to support kids with EF. I detail about 10 key strategies. … [Read more...]
% How parents can support math challenges this fall with Adrianne Meldrum
Great discussion for parents and teachers about the Math complications of this fall, including several practical tips. See Adrianne's site at https://madeformath.com/. Click here to download the PDF. What do you think? Leave a comment at the bottom of this page! 🎦 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 … [Read more...]
Parents, how to start doing your own deep inner work
On our TEFOS facebook group, one of the parents had a phenomenal question, "There was an emphasis on parents diving in, doing deep work, and processing childhood issues in several presentations. How do you even get started with that? I have a great counselor, but she hasn’t delved too much into my childhood. Does it help to have a counselor versed in giftedness? Are there any good books? How do you start that conversation with your counselor?" In this video I'll break down some of the … [Read more...]
How Students can get the right Mindsets for this chaotic fall
Student Success Mindsets for Fall 2020 Good thoughts. Good deeds. Good actions. Parents: Please watch entire video then share with your child if you think it may be helpful. About: To get the most out of this video, print & post this PDF it where you will easily see it (you can post in multiple places). This PDF has the mindsets from this video. Read this daily in the morning and before you go to sleep. While reading, envision it all happening, because you are a strong … [Read more...]
How parents can proactively prep for this CRAZY fall confusion so your child has more success
We know this fall is full of educational uncertainty! So if your child already struggles with executive function, it will be even more challenging with all the disruptions this fall! This video explains 3 KEY areas to consider and I give you a clear framework to help you get going with more sanity! Get ready to hit pause a lot and take some notes! 🎦 YouTube: Visit my official YouTube channel here. Subscribe, like & comment to support my work.👉 Share: To support me, please *CLICK* at the … [Read more...]
💥How to EASILY Frontload google cal for the entire school year, and have MORE freedom and fun
Get ready to hit PAUSE a lot! In this vid I go FAST to help students figure out how to use Google Cal to make life EASIER, even if they don't like planners. This is how I help students frontload the calendar, so all of the important dates for the entire year are in their calendar from day 1. It's easy and makes life a lot less stressful. 🎦 YouTube: Visit my official YouTube channel here. Subscribe, like & comment to support my work.👉 Share: To support me, please *CLICK* at the bottom to … [Read more...]
✍️How to make a student ESSAY TEMPLATE on google docs to make your life much easier
So look, you're doing the same thing over and over and over, wasting time and energy you could use for other things. This video will show you a simple trick to make an essay template you can literally use for years and in many different classes. It'll save you time and make it WAY easier to get started if you're someone who tends to procrastinate. Video Transcript: Click here to download the transcript PDF. What is up students? My name is Seth Perler, I'm an executive … [Read more...]
Teachers, how to use Google Calendar to help Executive Function for EVERYONE
(Parents, you'll like this one too) Teachers, in this video I show you some concrete ways to use Google calendar to make life easier for kids with Executive Function challenges, but also for parents and YOU. Now, you'll have to make sure your privacy settings are set properly for your situation, but other than that, this video will show you a lot of cool tricks you can adapt for your classroom. Get ready to hit pause a lot to set yours up and to take notes! 💚 Give: Love my … [Read more...]
Teachers, here’s what I would need to go back this fall
Teachers, first, THANK YOU for serving kids. Second, here's a vid about what I would need to feel good about going back this fall with the pandemic and all. I hope this is helpful in some way. 💚 Give: Love my work and want to donate? 🎦 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.🙏 … [Read more...]
How to build routines with Google Calendar
Students, if Executive Function is challenging, creating routines is absolutely critical if you want to achieve your goals in school and life. This is one great way to start making routines easier so you can have less stress and more success. 💚 Give: Love my work and want to donate? 🎦 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: … [Read more...]
Organize Students with Google Keep
I work with a lot of students who want better, easier, faster ways of organizing school and personal life so they can be MORE successful and LESS stressed. Google Keep, connected with your Gmail account, is a VERY powerful, flexible and easy tool to help. In this video I teach students how to get started in 10 minutes with some great ideas they can implement today. Here I offer 9 categories they may want to create at least for now to get a jumpstart. 💚 Give: Love my work and want to … [Read more...]
Should schools that teach Entrepreneurship also teach Executive Functioning?
I received an email asking about this, and this video is an in-depth response. Here's the original email: Ok, here is a question for you: How do you think executive functioning applies to being an entrepreneur? I have recently joined a group at my son's school whose goal is to improve the entrepreneurial program, which is the foundation of the school. In a recent brainstorming session, we came up with a bunch of ideas geared towards improving the program. I suggested strengthening the … [Read more...]
Teens, imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship & EF
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. 💚 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! 💚 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.💚 … [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...]
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