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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Start With Rapport And Small Steps
- Build rapport and emotional safety with the child before pushing skills forward.
- Scaffold progress millimeter by millimeter to preserve trust and enable growth.
Focus On Experience Over Grades
- Executive function coaching should change a child's lived experience, not just increase grades.
- Aim to help kids enjoy life now while building skills for a better future.
Protect The Relationship First
- Preserve the parent-child relationship as the highest priority when addressing executive function.
- Schedule predictable check-ins so conversations about school don’t become constant stressors.
