35: Helping Kids Build Executive Function Skills with Mitch Weathers copertina

35: Helping Kids Build Executive Function Skills with Mitch Weathers

35: Helping Kids Build Executive Function Skills with Mitch Weathers

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Ever feel like your kid’s school day is a total black box—until the 9pm “I have a project due tomorrow” then panic hits?In this episode, I’m joined by Mitch Weathers (former teacher and founder of Organized Binder) to talk about how executive dysfunction shows up in classrooms, why parents often feel stuck guessing what’s expected, and how to build simple supports at home that actually align with school. We unpack the “hidden curriculum” of independence that ramps up around 3rd/4th grade, why clarity has to come before accountability, and how confusing tech portals can add stress for kids and families.Mitch also shares practical starting points—especially when your school doesn’t have a consistent system in place—and the three keys to supporting executive function development: clarity, modeling, and routine.In this episode, you’ll learn:- What executive function support looks like in real school settings (and why it’s often not explicitly taught).- Why the 3rd–4th grade “independence shift” can be so hard for many kids.- How misalignment between home systems and school systems can turn into nightly power struggles.- Why “clarity before accountability” matters (for parents, teachers, and students).- How predictable routines reduce cognitive load and protect working memory.- Mitch’s three essentials for building executive function skills: clarity, modeling, and routine.- Practical ways to start at home—especially when there aren’t clear structures at school.This episode will help if:- You’re trying to support organization, planning, and time management—but it feels like constant nagging.- Your child insists they have “no homework”… and then melts down later that night.- You’re overwhelmed by multiple school portals and can’t tell what’s actually expected.- Your child is moving into upper elementary, middle school, or high school and the demands are ramping up fast.- You want strategies that are realistic, low time-footprint, and not a daily battle of wills.Resources & Links:- Learn more about Organized Binder: https://organizedbinder.com/- Connect with Mitch on LinkedIn (for speaking and updates): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchweathers- Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments (grades 3–12) : https://organizedbinder.com/product/executive-functions-for-every-classroom/- Executive Functions for Every K–3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start : https://organizedbinder.com/product/ef-k3-book/- Free resource: “Getting Started with Executive Functions” (co-created with Cambridge University)🎒 Follow Reframe Parenting for use-now tools and strategies for school success.🌐 www.reframeparenting.com🎧 Visit www.reframeparenting.com/blog to dive into blog posts & podcast episodes to discover more school success strategies and get tools designed with you and your child in mind.Submit a Listener Question for a Future Episode💖Instagram: instagram.com/@reframeparenting🖇️Threads: threads.com/@reframeparentingWrite a review for the Unlocking School Success podcast & share a screenshot with me at scotti@reframeparenting.com for a chance to win a free month in the School Success Library! 📝
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