Blog - Seth Perler

4 B2S Executive Function tips

Please CLICK above to share. This vlog gives parents 4 concrete tips to help you help your child start the school year right. 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 transcript? Great! We're currently uploading hundreds of transcripts so you can read them asap, but they are NOT all edited yet. This is a big process. … [Read more...]

How long will it take for my child to change?

Hi all. This vlog is based on the following email from a mom: "Hi Seth, I’ve recently found your website and have to say am thrilled to have done so. You totally GET these kids! I feel like I’m fighting an uphill battle against my child, the school, even my husband at times but hearing you speak gives me hope and motivation to keep going. I have a question for you (well, many questions actually, but let’s start with this one). How long can I expect to get these systems up and running that you … [Read more...]

Debbie Reber from the TILT podcast shares her wisdom

Please CLICK above to share. Today I'm excited to have my favorite podcaster, Debbie Reber of the TILT podcast, on a quick video sharing some of the wisdom she's learned from interviewing countless people who have dedicated their lives to helping differently wired kids. I have a ton of respect for how Debbie contributes to the world of education. If you're not subscribed to her updates, you can sign up here on her site. She is one of the very few that I follow consistently because she … [Read more...]

My #1 biggest advice to students

Please **CLICK** above to share. Thanks! Seth Here's my #1 biggest advice for students. Please **CLICK** below to share. Thanks! Seth … [Read more...]

Tinnitus, Ear Buds & Students

If you like this, please click above to SHARE. Thanks, Seth This one is for students. I have tinnitus. In other words, my ears ring 24/7 and it's annoying. I wish I had taken better care of my ears when I was younger, so I made this video to tell my story and hopefully help you make more intentional choices about your ears. If you like this, please click below to SHARE. Thanks, Seth … [Read more...]

[podcast] Dr. Robyn Silverman

Please **CLICK** above to share. Thanks! Seth Dr. Robyn Silverman had me on her podcast last week, and we had a great talk called "How to Help Kids Who Struggle with Executive Function Skills in School and in Life with Seth Perler." Here's some of what we covered: What is executive function? Why executive function is not something we are helping ALL kids to master How do we know executive function is an issue? What are the common mistakes key adults make in the lives of kids who … [Read more...]

“Well if I do it for you I’ll have to do it for everyone”

Please CLICK above to share. Sometimes adults say things to kids that are NOT true, and that causes students to feel worse. We need to remember WHY we are doing what we are doing. We are trying to serve kids, to help them on their path. And each child is different, do they all have different needs. Humans are not "standardized" and the more we work to meet the unique needs of individual kids, the more we empower them to shine. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To … [Read more...]

read. (for students)

Please CLICK above to share. We live in a distracted world, and reading is becoming a lost art. But it's crazy powerful. Seriously students, READ. Books change lives. Don't leave the gift under the tree. Fall in love with reading again. 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 transcript? Great! We're currently … [Read more...]

Teachers who should NOT teach?!

Please **CLICK** above to share. Thanks! Seth Have you ever thought to yourself, "some teachers don't belong in the classroom."? Well, this vlog explores this issue Please **CLICK** below to share. Thanks! Seth … [Read more...]

Parents, don’t get BLINDSIDED by grades after school ends

This vlog is for parents who: Are concerned about how quickly the school year is approaching, and Want to make sure they know what their child needs to do before school ends but, Aren't convinced their child will reliably convey accurate details about what needs to be done. Below is the template. Feel free to copy and personalize for your situation. Hope this helps you help your child end the year on a better note. — Seth Perler TEMPLATE: Subject: IMPORTANT - Child's … [Read more...]

How to chunk work at the end of a semester

Please **CLICK** above to share. Thanks! Seth Here I discuss how I help my students chunk or batch work at the end of a semester. Please **CLICK** below to share. Thanks! Seth … [Read more...]

What is Executive Function? (a quick version)

Please **CLICK** above to share. Thanks! Seth Here's a very brief introduction to Executive Function designed to help parents and teachers get a quick vibe for some key concepts. Please **CLICK** below to share. Thanks! Seth … [Read more...]

Spring Fever – the wheels are coming OFF!

Please CLICK above to share. Parents, what do you do when it's SPRING FEVER time, the wheels are coming off, grades are suffering, and motivation goes down with the nice weather and the end of the school year? Spring Fever can overwhelm students as they deal with makeup work, current work, end of semester projects AND less motivation because it's spring. Don't give up! In this video with Debbie Steinberg-Kuntz from the Bright and Quirky summit, we dive deep into 4 big steps that will … [Read more...]

What is NEURODIVERSITY?

Please CLICK above to share. What is Neurodiversity? (below are quick notes that go with the video above) WHY it's such an important term, shine, quality of life Neurodiverse, Neurotypical, neuroatypical, neurologically diverse brains, thinking, learning, experiences, values Invisible is a problem, causes shame, misunderstanding, Iceberg theory, layers of the onion, more to it It’s not bad, it’s just different Standardization, Sameness: Same age, grade levels, same chapter, … [Read more...]

Students Who Lose Stuff

This vlog is based on this email: First, you are the best! Love all the help you provide EF-challenged kids! Question on your simple schoolwork system: How do you tell high school kids to manage carrying all of these separate folders/comp books? Most times they can't go to locker til lunch and may have 3-4 classes to prepare for -- that's kind of why the zipped 3-ring binder is helpful -- but the ONLY reason! :) Most schools these days do not let kids carry around their backpacks (safety … [Read more...]

Math Disability Dyscalculia? What you need to know.

Please CLICK above to share. Parents and teachers, in this vlog I interview two math specialists about Dyscalculia, the "dyslexia of math". If your child struggles with math, you'll want to check this out to see if it resonates. Today, two math nerds join me to talk about Dyscalculia looks like and why Math is so hard for your kiddo. You’ll hear from Adrianne Meldrum, a certified teacher who’s invested her time and money into learning multisensory math and Kara Scanlon who is an … [Read more...]

Should we SWITCH to a new school?

Please **CLICK** above to share. Thanks! Seth My brother is thinking about sending his kiddo to a new school next year. Here are the things I find myself repeatedly saying to families who are considering changing schools and asking my 7 thoughts: Refocus on the right things: big picture, the purpose of education, what you want your child to get from education Doesn’t matter public, private, Montessori, homeschool, unschool, what matters is if the school effectively meeting this … [Read more...]

How to POSITIVELY push your child

Please CLICK above to share. Parents and Teachers, It's INCREDIBLY difficult to help a student who resists everything. They resist parental help, doing homework, focusing, organizing their stuff, using planners, being forthcoming, asking for help from teachers, etc.. In this vlog, I discuss a key concept/philosophy that guides how I am able to support these students effectively. I teach you how to work in the right "grey areas." I hope you can adapt it to your … [Read more...]

Students, $$$. oops, we forgot to teach you about money

Please *CLICK* above to share. Thanks, Seth Students, we teach you all sorts of math, but we do NOT teach you financial literacy. This is not good, but it's the way it is right now, so here are some thoughts that might help you. Your goal = financial independence 11 tips: Use autopay to avoid late fees. Pay in full to avoid interest. Buy your own stuff, pay your bills Learn to save for goals Open bank account, learn to use it well Use cash Don’t spend beyond your … [Read more...]

Dear Principals… Please do this

Please CLICK above to share. Dear Principals, I don't usually address principals directly in my blog, but today I am. There is a MASSIVE problem for parents students, that causes consistent frustration and confusion, and as a leader, you can do something about it. The problem: Lack of clarity regarding expectations: accessing the right online information is overwhelming, frustrating and confusing for families. Multiple sites to navigate Unclear about expectations with … [Read more...]

Quizlet? Really!?

If you like my work, Please *CLICK* above to share. Thanks! -Seth Parents, teachers & students: I've worked with a lot of students who use quizlet or other online flashcard programs. The result? It seems like you're doing something but it's an incredibly ineffective way to learn. Here I teach why and what students can do instead. If you like my work, Please *CLICK* below to share. Thanks! -Seth … [Read more...]

KAIZEN & Kids with Debbie Steinberg Kuntz

If you like my work, Please *CLICK* above to share. Thanks! -Seth Here I discuss Kaizen, the Japanese art of improvement and how it relates to kids with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Debbie Steinberg Kuntz. As professionals, we both realize the power of tiny steps in helping kids. We discuss how parents and teachers can apply this concept and dive into how we use it professionally. Also, Debbie runs the Free Bright & Quirky Child Online Summit starting TOMORROW January 28, … [Read more...]

Students, HOW to start this semester?

Please CLICK above to share. Video #1 is for STUDENTS: DOWNLOAD: Here's the SethPerlerSchoolSystemsSelf-Assessment PDF to print Video #2 is for PARENTS: 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 transcript? Great! We're currently uploading hundreds of transcripts so you can read them asap, but they are … [Read more...]

How early parents should look for 2e?

Please CLICK above to share. Hey all - I'm a bit sick here, but here's the topic from another email I received: Hi Seth! I’ll keep my two questions short.... 1. My child is 7 and in first grade. What is a good age to determine that a child is 2e? 2. Why do you recommend a neuropsych instead of a clinical psychologist for evaluations? I tried to make an appointment with a neuropsych based off your video, but they said they only see children with brain injuries. Thank you so much! -Mom … [Read more...]

Happy 2019, a message from me

Please CLICK above to share. 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 transcript? Great! We're currently uploading hundreds of transcripts so you can read them asap, but they are NOT all edited yet. This is a big process. If you notice anything wrong and want to help us, feel free to click this Google Form to share it. … [Read more...]

Hidden Influences: Iceberg Theory. Can’t or won’t?

If this helps you, please *CLICK* above to share. Thanks, Seth About: For this post, I asked you for your ideas on a topic and curated them below. I did this because one of the biggest challenges faced by the students I work with is that they are often misunderstood, and when adults respond based on a misunderstanding, it often makes things worse and creates a lot of shame. Therefore, when we have a better understanding of our children, we can support them better. See my Can't or Won't … [Read more...]

How students “should” REFLECT after semester is over?

Please CLICK above to share. What to do AFTER the semester ends? What? Reflect - Introspection, become mindful of past semester, raise consciousness, self-awareness. Learning to reflect is a crucial executive function skill that must be developed. Why? Build the executive function skill of self-reflection in order to look at what went well that we should continue to do, and what we want to do differently to be more successful. When? Within a couple of days after semester is over How … [Read more...]

How to choose a NEUROPSYCH?

Please CLICK above to share. In this video, I discuss what I believe to be the #1 most important factor when choosing a neuropsychologist. Neuropsychs are people who test children with a wide net to help figure out exactly what's going on. 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 transcript? Great! We're currently … [Read more...]

FOR STUDENTS: Hail Mary – End of the semester STRATEGIES

I made this one ESPECIALLY for middle, high school and college students to BECAUSE this is the time of the semester when things can completely f a l l a p a r t !!!!!!!!!!! Parents, you'll want to view it first and then share it with your child if you think they'll like it. We cover these 10 tips: clarity, portal plan PEPR honesty advocacy accountability don't motivate baby steps persistence more persistence AND, we need you to develop your best … [Read more...]

Education On Fire

If you like this, please **CLICK ABOVE TO SHARE** Here's a new 45 min. podcast I did with Mark Taylor out of London. It was a ton of fun and you might get a lot out of it. He asked me the following: Who are you? What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? What was valuable about your school experience? Which teachers do you remember and why? Who did you admire when you were young? What was it about that person that had … [Read more...]

Homeschool & Executive Function

I don't talk about homeschooling often, but I think about it a lot and have a lot of blog followers who homeschool, so I've definitely got ideas for you. I recently received a great question from a homeschool mom: "I just want to request that you more fully address a topic that I have not found on your site. Could you please address homeschooling? In homeschooling, it seems, executive functioning skills such as organization of papers, deadlines, turning in homework, etc are far less of a … [Read more...]

HOW to handle work over THANKSGIVING break

ps- If you liked this, please click above to SHARE and be sure to subscribe to my blog! There are some VERy predictable problems associated with Thanksgiving Break. This video goes into it in a few steps: 1. Understand the problem: What is PEPR? Understand that many students are inaccurate and unrealistic with knowing what needs to be done. Ineffective strategies to do what needs to be done. 2. Do not take your child's information at face value. Get clarity through the portal and … [Read more...]

Student CAN’T or WON’T ???

Please CLICK above to share. This vlog is based on a recent email: ...He is now twelve, in 6th grade. Because he will be going to secondary school next year the sped teachers are hugely focused on executive function. Where it breaks down is their approach which assumes competencies he doesn’t yet have. And he (mostly respectfully) pushes back. The sped teacher says they are open to suggestions and I’ve shared your toolkit. Thanks for what you do. Love my work and want to give? … [Read more...]

What is an “AT RISK” student?

Please CLICK above to share.This vlog is based on a recent email I received: Thank you Seth for your support. I joined in hopes to find and read ideas you have for helping at risk students. Almost 25% of the students in our Freshman class are at risk, unintentional learners and unmotivated. — High School Instructional Technology Coach This post explores what at-risk means and how to help. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. … [Read more...]

Am I A Good Parent?

Please CLICK above to share. Parents, obviously there's no instruction book for how to help your child. And sometimes children are legitimately difficult to help effectively. When parents come to me, they're often at their wits end and at a loss. This video explores this a bit, but my main message here is that you are not alone. Not even a little bit. A larger and larger proportion os students are neurodiverse, outside-the-box, atypical learners and thinkers. More and more kids are not … [Read more...]

Is College Even Right?

Here's a fantastic email about college prep that I respond to in this week's vlog: Hello Seth, I subscribed to your Ed Blog this past spring. Thank you for your passion and adding your voice to an audience of parents AND educators! I’m a Denver parent of a 16 year old 2E boy who is classically twice exceptional. I was able to recognize this as my oldest child is gifted and I’d been through the ‘training’ earlier. I fought for an IEP in middle school and have been my son’s tenacious champion … [Read more...]

“I’m at a loss to help my child”

Please CLICK above to share. Here's an email I received: I subscribed because I’m seriously lost as to help my child that STRUGGLES with executive functioning— every hour, every day in every situation! His output of schoolwork is far below his capabilities! This is a great topic that many families experience! Here I dive into several key insights that will help. I discuss how it takes time, how it's about skill-building NOT perfect output, about the role of emotional regulation, and in … [Read more...]

“I’m at my WITS’ END”

Please CLICK above to share. Awesome email that opens up a big can of worms in this video: I have a 2nd-grade son who may be 2e based on uneven scores in a WISC-V. I'm having issues with his charter school, which is battling me over whether my kiddo is challenged, or lazy. It is a "no unnecessary homework" school yet they're keeping him after school once/week for up to 70 mins while he struggles in frustration doing 15 mins worth of homework (mostly hand-writing drills and a single word sort … [Read more...]

New TILT Podcast – Resistance

If you like this, please *SHARE* it by clicking above Hi all, Here are 2 AMAZING new podcasts with Debbie Reber from TiLT Parenting Podcast: Episode #123 - Here's a NEW episode of Debbie's podcast with Debbie's son Asher, where we decided to do a unique episode FOR KIDS. Here I have a conversation with Asher about how students can work with resistance. Yes, you heard right, we did this FOR KIDS. I'm excited about it because it was really fun to do this ep with Asher! Episode … [Read more...]

Attachment Theory and How to Help Your Child Feel Safe

Like this? Please CLICK above to share. Thanks! Seth This video is about ATTACHMENT THEORY. Great for parents and teachers wanting to help children/teens (or students) move through difficult emotions and feel more secure. Like this? Please CLICK below to share. Thanks! Seth … [Read more...]

Summer Reading Blues

Please CLICK above to share. Summer reading and MORE Parents, while this a video about summer reading, DON'T BE FOOLED, it's applicable to so much more. You'll like it. Below are the bullets for what I went into in this video. Be proactive: start early, use routine. "I hate": don't convince them you don't hate it, hold space, ask what they like, use stories from your life, use parables, draw pictures. Somatic: hate is a feeling in the body, body awareness, bring into the … [Read more...]

What students “SHOULD” do after the 1st DAY of school

Please CLICK above to share. Here's a video I made for students to help you know how to kick off the school year right. This night will help SET THE TONE. I recommend parents watching it. I also recommend that students watch it BEFORE the first day if possible, then after school on the first day. Do it for YOU. I have some great tips that will help make life easier for you. Here's a super short summary: Purpose of education, YOUR future What not to do Share an honest hi-lo … [Read more...]

Junior says, “I’m no longer satisfied with “not being smart enough””

Please *CLICK* above to share if you liked this. Thanks! Seth This summer I received this email from a high schooler who is going into her senior year: I've struggled in school since before I can even remember. Now going into my senior year, I still have so many unanswered questions. How was it that I was able to teach myself to be proficient in 3 different instruments but I have trouble utilizing basic math skills? I was tested for ADD in 7th grade. The test results clearly showed … [Read more...]

6 Tools: How to help with ANXIETY that children experience

Please CLICK above to share. Adolescents & Anxiety Hi parents and teachers, Since it's summer and most of my followers do not have to think about school, this is a great topic to address. I received this letter from one of my Aussie followers (for some reason I get a lot of great emails from Australians. Thanks!) In this video, I go into 6 solutions in-depth. This video is based on this: I am a speech pathologist working in a child and youth mental health setting in Melbourne … [Read more...]

7 Summer School Tips

Please CLICK above to share. The old patterns HAVE NOT CHANGED. Still unrealistic with the time/energy needed to manage the work. Plus distractions of summer! Don’t believe the story, the nervous system is simply resistant, so what to do about it? Don’t enable, learned helplessness. Set firm, clear boundaries. The same principles work. Do this: Frontload everything you can, it makes things easier. Keep using the planners to track details, not your brain. Block reasonable focus … [Read more...]

Does your child get STUCK?

Please CLICK above to share. Does your child get stuck, immobilized, procrastinate, lose motivation, lack discipline, resist? Adults often address these problems ineffectively. This video will break down a key concept that will help. Oh, and I've been recording on youtube live, and my face melts in the beginning - sorry about that - if you know how to fix this, please lmk! Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click … [Read more...]

T-E-A-C-H-E-R-S Thank you! Summer break

Please CLICK above to share. 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 transcript? Great! We're currently uploading hundreds of transcripts so you can read them asap, but they are NOT all edited yet. This is a big process. If you notice anything wrong and want to help us, feel free to click this Google Form to share it. … [Read more...]

Summer Break: 7 quick tips

Please CLICK above to share. Parents and teachers, Happy Summer! Here are 7 key ideas that you can use to help your child have a great summer and to better prep for next fall. Thanks! — Seth 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 transcript? Great! We're currently uploading hundreds of transcripts so you can read … [Read more...]

REWARD a child?

Please CLICK above to share. It's the end of the school year and I hear a lot of talk about rewarding students for grades. This is an interesting issue and I have some thoughts for parents and teachers that might be helpful. 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 transcript? Great! We're currently uploading … [Read more...]

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