The Executive Function Podcast

We’re talking about attention. Not the kind that comes naturally or you want to give freely, but the kind we ask kids to pay. Today I’m going to teach you quick strategies to improve your child’s attention and improve your understanding of your child’s brain! This episode celebrates our bright and misunderstood kids' success stories! Hey Kid pep talk is at 17:40. All my love, Sarah Audience: all ages and contexts

Which planner is best for my child with executive function needs? Digital or paper? Or, is it better to make one on our own? Where do you start? This episode explores all of these questions and more! Learn what is essential, optional, and customizable for a planner for students middle school through college! Downloadable planner pages to try out are at sarahkesty.com/episode7. All my love, Sarah Audience: all ages and contexts

New year, new semester...they often mean a fresh start. But, using the same methods to get the "fresh start" just won't work. Learn how to monitor and improve your reactions when your child or student "misbehaves," how to use reflective listening to get great reflections from  your child, and how to use in-the-moment feedback to support your child's resolutions or goals. New Year, here we come! For a list of the questions and talking points in this episode, visit SarahKesty.com. Pep talk is at 20:30. All my love and Happy New Year! Sarah  Audience: Students and parents, school context

We tell our kids to "study" for tests...but we hardly tell them how. It could be because we don't actually know either! This episode shares the top strategies for studying anything, at any grade level. It also tells you what not to do (i.e. cram all night or reread the text) so that your efforts aren't going against your brain. Science taught me these tips. I tested them with my students. Now I'm sharing them with you! Pep talk is at 15:45 and will share the strategies in student-friendly language. We got this, my wonderful tribe! All my love, Sarah Audience: Students and parents, school context

The semester's almost over, and you're likely feeling the pressure. It's important to know where to put your last-minute energy to get the most from  your efforts. Listen this week to learn top strategies for grade saving now and next semester. These methods work from middle school through college! Grades are not who your child is, but they do matter for their future. Hey kid Pep Talk is at 14:30. Our challenge this week is to just get through, and there are some great graphics (to use as visual prompts on your phone background etc) at facebook.com/executivefunctionpodcast. Sending all my love to you! Sarah Audience: Students and parents, school context

Do you worry that you help your kid too much? Maybe you stress that they'll never be independent but then still find yourself bailing them out in the 11th hour? Knowing how much and what type of help to give is tricky! This episode gets you out of old patterns and into new ways to help your child when you Strategize the Struggle!  Hey Kid! Pep talk is at 18:30  Visuals of the questions to ask are at: sarahkesty.com/episode3.  Thanks for listening! If you haven't already, please rate and review our show! It really does help!  All my love, Sarah  Audience: all ages and contexts

This episode asks you to challenge your assumption that the "behaviors" that drive you crazy are choices, not missing skills.  Our kid pep talk will reveal three teacher secrets that every kid needs to remember! And our example story may sound just like a kid you know and love!  This week's challenge is available at sarahkesty.com/episode2 (a reflection to start wondering if it's behavior or a missing skill).  In this episode, you will hear: 1:06 Meet Aubrie--a brilliant student who lacks executive function; 7:30 2 important differences about Aubrie's success; 9:03 Why smart kids fail; 11:00 Are you making an assumption that inhibits growth and peace?; 11:10 Oh Should!; 15:20 A reflection for a healthier dynamic; 20:00 Pep talk! I can't wait to hear what you think! Let me know on social or at sarah @ sarahkesty.com. Have a great week and all my love, Sarah Audience: Students and parents, school context

Our first podcast will get you thinking, reflecting, and laughing! Learn what executive function is and why it's been the missing piece to your or your child's school, social, and home puzzles.   Talk with you next week and sending all my love, Sarah Audience: all ages and contexts

Is your child or student so smart but failing at school? Are you struggling with issues like organization, planning, and self-management? Listen to the executive function podcast, where you'll grow to understand your child as well as learn some ready-to-use tricks for success! Together, we will strategize the struggle! The Executive Function Podcast is coming soon, wherever you listen!