There are so many lost opportunities during summer break, when kids could be learning Executive Function skills. When we have a great idea of how to use teachable moments, it makes all the difference, Here I outline several actionable ideas you can use right away to support your child. 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To … [Read more...]

When not properly addressed, Executive Function challenges and ADHD can cause very real relationship problems, as well as problems with health, jobs, injuries, legal problems, family conflict, and more. Since EF challenges include problems paying attention to details, sustaining attention, distractibility, follow through, difficulty organizing activities, losing things, forgetfulness, etc, we can see how these things can impact relationships. Today I'll dive into this topic and share one way I … [Read more...]

Parents, I was asked this, "What would YOU want to hear from those in your life that were harmful & contributed to causing more harm & not seeing the strengths?" The answer may surprise you. Here's my response. 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, please share my work far and wide. … [Read more...]

Summer break is an excellent time to build Executive Function skills, but people often completely miss these opportunities! Today I'll teach you 1 great way you can actually implement to help your child build EF over Summer break, AND you can use these ideas anytime throughout the year. 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To … [Read more...]

Parents & Teachers, the other day in EF-Lab a parent asked if I had a college prep checklist to help her son not wait until the last minute for important tasks. This video tells how I you can help a student in this situation. 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, please share my work far and wide. … [Read more...]

I've never done this before, but today I'm sharing one of my responses to a phenomenal question from EF-Lab member yesterday. They asked what the role of the parents "should" be, and I go into depth about some of the core concepts that my neurodivergent brain has contemplated during 25+ years I've been in education. I hope you find insights that might encourage and inspire you. 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my … [Read more...]

Parents & Teachers, here are some actual questions I received recently: "What if I, as the parent, also struggle with aspects of executive functioning?" "How can I help ADHD kids if I am ADHD myself?" "Do you recommend the exact same strategies for adults?" "Can a 54 year old with EF-challenges use your tools, despite age?" "I hope you spend more time helping late-diagnosis adults!" "Can your work be applied to adults who struggle with EF?" These are all similar, … [Read more...]

Parents, Teachers, Students, there are countless "Project management" tools out there, but here is one of my favorites. I teach a lot of students Google Keep because it's convenient, easy, simple, and powerful. It can make things way less stressful, so students can have more time for fun and other things that matter! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to … [Read more...]

Parents & Teachers, here are the 3 ways to "IMPROVE" Executive Function & ADHD. I made this video because I often hear the question, "how can i help my child improve their ef?" Understanding these 3 ways can really impact how you help the kids in your life. 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, … [Read more...]

Parents & Teachers, EF is literally a quality of life issue, so it's essential that we take it seriously, and learn the basics. Here's a great refresher or an overview for those who are new to EF. I break it down VERY clearly! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, please share my work far and wide. … [Read more...]

Last week in ​EF-Lab​, a parent asked about their 17 year old son who is struggling to get up and go to school. The student doesn't know what is making it hard, likes the school, teachers say he’s fine at school, and the parents are asking the school for learning support for EF skill building. In this video I’ll break down 1 of the many strategies we covered, so you might be able to adapt it! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My … [Read more...]

Parents & Educators, why might you even want to get an EF coach for a child who is struggling to manage school an life??? Here I give you 3 great reasons WHY, and 3 solid tips for HOW. 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, please share my work far and wide. Thanks!✏️ EF101: Here’s my … [Read more...]

Parents, teachers, students, Here's an in depth and crazy useful vlog outlining a key strategy for HOW I help students make writing essays and papers easier, WHILE saving tons of time. 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, please share my work far and wide. Thanks!✏️ EF101: Here’s my jumpstart … [Read more...]

NEW VLOG: This one is about a recent email I received, and what you can take away from it to help your child: "For the first time, my son failed all of his classes (and had no clue because his portal showed passing grades until after they closed) and so now the school is finally willing to do an IEP. The teacher that was on the team advocated. He's going to get the resources he needs before heading off to high school next year." 🧠 Free Executive Function … [Read more...]

Parents, & Educators, this vid is about How to motivate a procrastinator. "Unmotivated" kids are often very misunderstood, and here I break down why that is and how to help. 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, please share my work far and wide. Thanks!✏️ EF101: Here’s my jumpstart course … [Read more...]

Parents, the holiday season is often a difficult time for a lot of families. Here I'll give you very specific ways to support your child with executive function challenges so everyone can have a less stressful holiday season, as well as a MORE connected and fun time! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, … [Read more...]

Parents, things can fall apart FAST at the end of the semester, and this video shares specifically how to support your child... I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, please share my work far … [Read more...]

Parents & Teachers, it's no secret that most students with ADHD and Executive Function challenges think they will get caught up on a bunch of late, missing or incomplete work over fall break. Umm, it rarely happens! But if you want to know what actually does help, this video is for you because I outline the process VERY clearly and simply. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function … [Read more...]

Parents & Teachers, it's absolutely critical that students with ADHD and Executive Function challenges learn solid planning skills, so they have choices to take life in the direction they want! In this video I'll show you how I successfully get kids started on using Digital Calendars. I go through several of the most important basics in my methodology. -Seth Perler I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the … [Read more...]

Parents and teachers, Today I'll share a strategy to build connection with your children, inspired by Dayna Abraham, author of "Calm The Chaos: A Fail-Proof Road Map for Parenting Even The Most Challenging Kids. This strategy is easy and absolutely aligned with my teachings. Here's a link to her book: https://calmthechaosbook.com/ I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function … [Read more...]

“School sucks! I hate it. The teachers hate me. I can't win.” Parents and teachers, I hear this a lot from students who feel beaten down, withdrawn, unsuccessful. Ant there's this quote, "Once in a while it really hits people that they don't have to experience the world in the way they have been told to." Alan Kieghtly School does NOT have to be the way it it. It can be much BETTER. In this video I dive into big 1 way we can make things better. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please … [Read more...]

Parents, if you want EXCEPTIONAL insights for HOW to help your child, from 2 of the most dedicated experts in the field, THIS Masterclass is it. You'll learn deep concepts and practical strategies you can actually apply right away to support your child. Please share it around, it's gold. DAYNA's site: https://lemonlimeadventures.com/ DAYNA's book: https://calmthechaosbook.com/ I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the … [Read more...]

Parents & Teachers, If we want to support kids with EF challenges, we must have a good understanding of the various EF skill sets. This week's vlog is no. 2 in a series exploring the 13 Executive Functioning skills as I see it, since the experts are not all in agreement about how to explain them. This will also ease the transition back to school. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive … [Read more...]

Parents & Teachers, If we want to support kids with EF challenges, we must have a good understanding of the various EF skill sets. This week's vlog is the first in a series exploring the 13 Executive Functioning skills as I see it, since the experts are not all in agreement about how to explain them. This will also ease the transition back to school. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free … [Read more...]

Today Sarah Moore does a phenomenal job of explaining HOW to help kids who are STRESSEDwhen the parent is ALSO stressed? I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, please share my work far and … [Read more...]

Parents, this vid is based on this question from Kimberly: “Summers. How can we minimize the impact of no school and changed routines so transition back to school is smoother? Do you think phone use negatively impacts executive function skills?” I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official … [Read more...]

Parents & Educators, in this vid I respond to this question from a parent: "How do you address imposter syndrome with a teen who is finally finding success but doesn’t feel they belong? (Rooted in “I didn’t study the “right” way that everyone else who are not ADHD - studies”). I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My … [Read more...]

In this video I go over 3 quick BIG reasons Executive Function MATTERS. These skills must be developed, and the more parents and teachers understand EF, the better we can support kids. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my … [Read more...]

May 15, Free Screen Time, Mental Health Summit link: https://go.brightandquirky.com/t?orid... In this video, Debbie Steinberg Kuntz and I dive into several concrete, actionable, practical strategies you can use to support your kids' mental health as it relates to screen time. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My … [Read more...]

When parents, teachers and other adults MISUNDERSTAND kids with adhd or Executive Function challenges, it's incredibly harmful and counter-productive. This video explains the on1 biggest misunderstanding I see, and how to HELP kids rather than repeat old broken patterns. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My … [Read more...]

Here's a quick intro into HOW Executive Function works in the human brain, where I show you with a brain model. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, please share my work far and wide. … [Read more...]

🧠 Get Free Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/ I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, please share my work far and wide. Thanks!✏️ EF101: Here’s my jumpstart course for … [Read more...]

Parents & Teachers, if you want to improve your ability to serve the kids you care about, understanding ASYNCHRONOUS BRAIN DEVELOPMENT is incredibly powerful. Here I'll teach you what Asynchrony is, How and Why to Reframe it, and strategies for How to Support students. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My … [Read more...]

Parents, Check out the workshop here: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/hail-mary-workshop/ ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Hail Mary time refers to the final 3-5 weeks of a semester, when things can fall apart fast! Why? we've got current work, makeup work, and final papers, exams and projects, so things get more overwhelming! AND it's spring fever, and we become even less motivated, and more resistant. So it's a GREAT time to overhaul and refresh everything. But HOW??? Let's dive into the video where … [Read more...]

Parents & Teachers, did you know students can grade themselves, and that it can be incredibly beneficial to everyone when done right?! In this video I break it down for you. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my … [Read more...]

Here's a detailed look at how I helped one of my students design a customized time management and project management system. Get ready to hit pause and take notes! I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To … [Read more...]

Learning to use a planner EFFECTIVELY requires a LOT of Executive Functioning skills! Here is a breakdown of a coaching session I did with a student who has resisted using a planner for a couple months. I'll explain how we customized her planner system so you can use these ideas as a springboard to customize your own. There are a lot of little nuances to listen for, so feel free to take notes. I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in … [Read more...]

Parents and teachers, when a child gets "in trouble" at school, it can be challenging to figure out how to best support your child through the situation. We often revert to defaults that don't help change anything. Here I offer2 critical tips to support your child, that AREN'T the tips most people focus on. Get ready to hit pause and take notes! I hope it’s helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive … [Read more...]

After my recent video about college ADHD support programs, I got a lot of questions about HOW to know if a child is really READY for COLLEGE? Here I dive deep into the things you might consider. I hope it's helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 COMING AUGUST 5-7, 2022, Check out the Free EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SUMMIT: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 YouTube: See my official channel. Plz subscribe, like, comment to … [Read more...]

Self-care is a topic parents and teachers ask about a lot, and here are 11 of my most common tips to address the questions. AND I explain how helpful YOUR self-care is for your child. I hope it's helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SUMMIT: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 YouTube: See my official channel. Plz subscribe, like, comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To support my work, … [Read more...]

Today I'll tell you how I personally failed out after getting an A+ in study skills, they how I did it differently, with better executive function strategies, so I could finally accomplish my goals. I hope it's helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SUMMIT: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 YouTube: See my official channel. Plz subscribe, like, comment to support my work.👉 SHARE: To … [Read more...]

If your child struggles to Manage School Portals, which are often overwhelmingly confusing anyhow, here's my best easy tips as far as what to do to make it easier, while supporting executive functioning skills. I hope it's helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SUMMIT: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 YouTube: See my official channel. Plz subscribe, like, comment to support my work.👉 … [Read more...]

Free Workshop with Tosha > If your child behaves aggressively, it can be incredibly difficult to figure out HOW to support them. We often resort to strategies that backfire or that don't actually help change anything at the root of the problem. But these behaviors are telling us something, and here, Tosha helps us gain some understanding on how to navigate these difficult situations. I hope it's helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the … [Read more...]

3 big problems with the ADHD brain and managing time are Time blindness and an unrealistic perception of how long things take, being late, and Poor forethought or planning. Well, the 3x10 rule helps a lot! I hope it's helpful, and if you like it, please SHARE my work, SUBSCRIBE, and leave YOUR thoughts in the COMMENTS! 🧠 Free Executive Function Event: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/👍 My YouTube: See my official channel. Please subscribe, like, & comment to support my … [Read more...]

Check out the SUMMIT here: https://executivefunctionsummit.com/ 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 work and want to donate? … [Read more...]

"Self-care" is a term that can be confusing because different people define it differently. BUT there are some IMPORTANT things to consider that are useful when parents and teachers are trying to be helpful to their students. Here I give you a simple way of conceptualizing it, so you have a clear context to go from. 🎦 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...]

Hi Parents, Teachers, Therapists, others! Wow, 2021 was an interesting year to say the least. The world has changed a lot, and I created a lot of content that is relevant no matter what. Here is a roundup from 2021 that you can scan through to find vlogs you want to revisit, or vlogs you missed. Enjoy, and may 2022 be full of good for you and yours, Seth Perler How Self-Care is DIFFERENT for kids vs adults: “Self-care” is a term that can be confusing because different people define it … [Read more...]

🎦 YouTube: Visit my official YouTube channel here >. Please subscribe, like & comment to support my work. 🙏 Share: To support me, please share my site far & wide. Thanks! ✏️ EF101: Here’s my jumpstart course for parents and teachers. 💚 Give: Love my work and want to donate? … [Read more...]

Here I respond to an email I received from a parent: "I have been a fan of your stuff but most of it is for older kids. I'm an adult with at least ADHD I have a son on the Spectrum and also has ADHD. I'm also a special education teacher for kindergarten age students. I think executive functions are a challenge to teach to younger children because there aren't a ton of resources directed for small children. I wanted to write and ask you if you knew are there any resources are programs for … [Read more...]

There are 2 types of college students with ef challenges: Those that are actually ready to take the action, and those that are not. Here I'll break down my key ideas that help evaluate college support programs for adhd, 2e, or other students with executive functioning struggles. Here's the note that inspired this video: "Hi Seth! Not sure if you will see this but it's worth a shot.  I'm a pediatric OT and mother of two 2 e kids.  I've been following you for years and your strategies have been … [Read more...]