Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children TPP 096a: A "Masterclass" in Executive Functioning with Seth Perler (Part 1 of 2)
Nov 7, 2025
Seth Perler, an executive functioning coach, shares his expertise on nurturing essential skills in children. He discusses the importance of prioritizing relationships over tasks, emphasizing that kids often struggle not out of defiance but due to skill gaps. Seth highlights the need for mindfulness and emotional regulation for effective learning. He advocates for a growth mindset, the significance of scaffolding tasks, and the power of co-regulation. Finally, he stresses the importance of self-care for parents to model personal growth for their children.
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Metacognition Gives Practical Leverage
- Metacognition means knowing how you learn, think, and feel to make better choices.
- Awareness and mindfulness give kids leverage over habitual reactions and task execution.
Make Tasks Meaningful And Scaffolding
- Reframe perceived lack of motivation by making tasks meaningful and relevant.
- Back up and scaffold skills: kids often can't do tasks yet, not that they won't.
Eat The Elephant One Bite At A Time
- Break big tasks into bite-sized steps so kids aren't overwhelmed.
- Design scaffolded expectations so small successes build momentum.
