Blog - Seth Perler Executive Function Coach

P.E.P.R.: How to help your child with LONG TERM assignments

The end of the school year is a time when a lot of students struggle to manage the overwhelming amount of work they need to do. It's incredibly important to understand the role of PEPR assignments so you can help your child navigate this time. If you like this vlog, please CLICK a share button. Thanks! Seth … [Read more...]

SPRING BREAK. Do this. 7 easy things.

Hey parents (teachers, you might like this one too), Here's a quick video I made to break down some of the things you might want to keep in mind as your child enters spring break. As we know, this is an interesting time of year because the end of the year comes up QUICK, and it's easy for students to fall further behind. When kids get too … [Read more...]

Executive Function Masterclass: TILT Podcast with Debbie Reber

Recently Debbie Reber interviewed me about Executive Function on her podcast, TILT Parenting. This is my favorite parenting podcast and I recommend subscribing. Check out the new EF Masterclass podcast 1/2 here. Check out 2/2 here. Freebie: Here’s the free PDF assessment mentioned in the last show with Debbie: Executive Function … [Read more...]

What’s the PURPOSE of Education anyhow? (Video)

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Why I left teaching?

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No buy-in or ownership of child

A mom emailed me this: "Hi Seth, Do you have any information/insight you can share on getting teens to take ownership/buy-in? I constantly bang my head against the wall as I try countless tools/techniques to make life easier/better for my teenage daughter. The one thing that is missing is the buy-in from her. I've come to the conclusion … [Read more...]

6 Math Issues that Plague Teen Students

Here's a guest post by Adrianne Meldrum of Math for Middles! Adrianne is an amazing online math tutor, mom and friend. I've always been impressed by her talent, knowledge and the heart she puts into her work. Enjoy! (ps-check out her site here. She has plenty of free resources to help AND a phenomenal podcast.) When your adolescent was in … [Read more...]

Anxiety and Kids [Guest post]

This is the first time I have had a guest post. I am extremely picky about things like that, but I've wanted Jen to do a post for me for a long time because she is really good at her work! So, I invited Boulder somatic psychotherapist, Jennifer Delaney, MA, NCC to write a guest post specifically about anxiety, because over the years I have seen … [Read more...]

How to get your child to FOLLOW THORUGH

"Hey Seth, I’ve been thinking about next semester. My son did ok ( I.e. no D’s/F’s). But there were several classes that he should have had better grades in (actually most of them!). These are classes where he started off strong. His M.O. typically is as you describe, although he seems to be able to “Hail Mary” it at the end (stressful for both of … [Read more...]

[New Podcast] Self-advocacy

Adrianne Meldrum, from the Math For Middles website and On Middle Ground podcast, recently had me on her show to talk about self-advocacy. A bit about Adrianne: Adrianne is a fantastic online math tutor who specializes in helping middle school students. I've known her for a while and love what she does! She blogs, produces a fantastic podcast … [Read more...]

UGYG Special Announcement

Announcement: 12/12/17 UGYG = UpGrade Your Grades Online Program Why? To help struggling students turn it around and get on a different trajectory in school. When? A semester-long program this spring If you're interested in next week's update and want a special early bird discount... Click HERE to access the form Want to share this with … [Read more...]

FINALS? #1 tip to study SMARTER, not harder

Here's a video for Middle School, High School and College students who have exams coming up. It's 5 minute long and I break down my favorite study strategy - and you might be surprised by how "easy" it is. Good luck on finals! Seth ps - Please *CLICK* below to SHARE! Thanks :) … [Read more...]

TILT Parenting Podcast with Debbie Reber – Executive Function

Recently Debbie Reber interviewed me about Executive Function on her podcast, TILT Parenting. This is my FAVORITE parenting podcast and I definitely recommend subscribing! Check out the new podcast here. Freebie: Here's the free PDF assessment mentioned in the show: Executive Function Assessment. This assessment explores the most important … [Read more...]

HOW to coach YOUR child (video)

In this video I explain exactly how I did one of my recent Educational Coaching calls (aka Executive Function Coaching). I describe the process so you can apply it to your child if you're a parent, or so you can apply it to students if you're a teacher. Please click below to SHARE! Thanks - Seth … [Read more...]

How to do SCHOOL WORK over BREAK

The semester is ALMOST over! Many students INTEND to get work done over Thanksgiving break because they are trying to get caught up on missing and incomplete assignments. This is a good idea, especially since the last couple weeks are often filled with end of the semester exams that need to be studied for, long papers that need to be written … [Read more...]

STUDENTS: Do THIS to save your semester (video)

It's crunch time again and you want to pass all your classes. Here's how: Be honest with yourself and others. Own it. Excuses. Print your grades (the pages WITH the details) Email your teachers with honesty and integrity Go to office hours Overhaul your materials Update your planner Make a SANE master plan Get … [Read more...]

“He threw a fit this morning about the school day being so long”

I recently received the following note: "My 8 year old is going through the dip. He threw a fit this morning about the school day being so long. He did stuff with tears and a snail’s pace as he finished getting ready for school which most likely made him late. While this doesn’t necessarily affect his grades, I know that it’s going to be a … [Read more...]

My daughter is DROWNING in school

I recently received this email: "My 11year old daughter is drowning in 6th grade. She's a very smart kid, but too many moving parts. I'm trying to figure out how to get the school on board with helping her... it's becoming a full time job for me." In this in-depth video, I describe how the Dip pattern happens, how and why student resistance … [Read more...]

Students and the Hard Work of Change

Helping struggling students change is never quick & easy. Often, the efforts of parents and teachers are ineffective in terms of creating real change. You see, empowering a child to change requires a great deal of nuance, time and energy. This video breaks down some of the core elements I use to help my students make the changes they need … [Read more...]

A Positive Teacher Response

Howdy! Today I thought I'd share a positive email correspondence with you that I think you'll find valuable. This is from a family that I've worked with and known well for a few years now. You see, a lot of what I do is help families decode how to communicate with the school so they can help their child. I always say that advocacy letters are … [Read more...]

“He loses most worksheets, project rubrics, classwork, etc!”

A mom writes about her son: "He's 13, in 8th grade. He loses most worksheets, project rubrics, classwork, etc! He has a binder with sections for each class, some things make it in, and many others don't. When they do make it home, I make copies of important stuff that he needs for fear of them being lost. He … [Read more...]

4 Ways to support your child at the beginning of school

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[Vid for students] Don’t use the school planner, use this instead

Jumpstart your year the right way Early bird deadline Sunday Sept 3 ps-Please click below to SHARE my work, THANKS! Seth … [Read more...]

Teachers: Feeling alone? (Video)

Here's another vlog for teachers, based on an email I received form a High School Special Education Teacher named Cynthia. Sometimes it's isolating when you're an outside-the-box teacher with alternative views. It can feel unsupportive. Sometimes it's lonely when you want to use non-traditional or unconventional methods of teaching and … [Read more...]

Teachers: What is EMOTIONAL REGULATION and why should you care?

In this video, I discuss: What Emotional Regulation is How "safety" is a key message The stress kids deal with nowadays What teachers are expected to do How to help these kids What's going on with the brain and nervous system Fight, flight, freeze, faint The amygdala Did this help you? Please **Click** below to share … [Read more...]

B2S The Truth About School Supplies Lists

It's that time of year again, Back to School shopping. K-College, your child needs supplies. But what do they really need to buy? What goes to waste and what's most beneficial? Sometimes it's best to take supply lists with a grain of salt in favor of getting items that are best aligned with your child's learning needs. This video will help … [Read more...]

Is my Child 2E or Twice Exceptional? [The Ultimate Guide]

Before we begin On a personal note, I absolutely love working with 2e kids. I often say, "the more complex the kid, the better", because 2e kids are truly the most interesting people I know. They tend to be intellectually deep, incredibly creative, emotionally intense, quirky, and when they get their educational needs met, they do really cool … [Read more...]

“Should my child have routines this summer?”

Yep. Here's the deal: If you're reading my blog, your child struggles to navigate school. His or her executive function has not yet developed the skills necessary to manage the overwhelming number of tasks that schools require in order to be "successful" academically. So keeping them in practice with routines will help in the long run. In … [Read more...]

How to Find an Executive Function or ADHD Coach

I often get emails like the following, asking for how to find a coach: "I need an Executive Skills Coach for my child who is resistant to any help, but starting to realize that she needs it as she is about to start high school... Any recs would be much appreciated. Keep up the good work." Topics In this in-depth video I go over the following … [Read more...]