Episode 59: The Stealth Nature of Dyslexia

We’re taking a deeper dive into dyslexia with Dr. Dan Peters from the Summit Center in California.

2e, Counseling, Education, Gifted, Parenting, DyslexiaDave MorrisMay 13, 2020Dyslexia, education, 2e

Episode 58: Preparing for Post-Pandemic Recovery

The coronavirus quarantine is considered a pre-trauma event. So, what is the actual trauma event? Christine Fonseca is our guest.

2e, Counseling, Education, Gifted, Homeschooling, ParentingDave MorrisApril 21, 2020parenting, gifted, covid-19, coronavirus, education, homeschooling

Episode 57: The Stresses of Sheltering in Place

Dealing with the hassles of hunkering down.

ADHD, Counseling, Education, Empathy, Gifted, Homeschooling, ParentingDave MorrisApril 3, 2020anxiety, stress, ADHD, covid-19, counseling, education

Episode 56: Surviving and Thriving in Quarantine

Is your Covid-19 quarantine calm or calamitous? We’re hunkered down but ready to help.

Counseling, Creativity, Executive Functioning, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 25, 2020coronavirus, covid-19, psychology, gifted

Episode 55: Gifted Boys - Behind the Mask of Masculinity

Changing the way neurodiverse boys look at manhood and masculinity.

Counseling, Creativity, Education, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 20, 2020counseling, gifted, diversity

Episode 54: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance

Pathological Demand Avoidance is a newer concept for many in the US, but it’s old hat for Harry Thompson.

ADHD, ASD, Education, Executive Functioning, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 4, 2020education, ADHD, ASD, parenting

Episode 50: Bright & Early - A Story of Radical Acceleration

She was in college at age 13, and is now attending law school at 17.

Episode 48: A Holiday Shopping and Celebration Guide

Shopping for high-ability kids is almost always challenging. We have some suggestions.

2e, Education, Gifted, ParentingDave MorrisDecember 4, 2019gifted, 2e, education

Episode 47: How To Get Gifted Kids Talking

Parents, teachers, and counselors must promote better communication with, and between, gifted kids.

Counseling, Education, Parenting, Self-AdvocacyDave MorrisNovember 20, 2019communication, counseling, gifted, self-advocacy

Episode 46: Allowing For Uncertainty

Uncertainty and doubt play a huge role in teaching kids to be more certain and less doubtful.

2e, Counseling, Education, Gifted, ParentingDave MorrisNovember 13, 2019gifted, IQ, education

Episode 40: Part Two - Suicide Among the Gifted and Twice-Exceptional

What are the factors that influence depression? What should we watch for to know if a child is moving toward suicide? How do we talk with them about it?

Empathy, Gifted, IQ, Parenting, SuicideDave MorrisSeptember 4, 2019suicide, gifted, IQ, self-harm, psychology, emotional intensity

Episode 39: Part One - Suicide Among the Gifted and Twice-Exceptional

Suicide statistics, myths, and a conversation about the way forward.

2e, Empathy, Gifted, Mental illness, Parenting, SuicideDave MorrisAugust 21, 2019gifted, suicide, 2e, self-harm

Episode 38: A Mind Matters Manual for Middle School

It’s time to prepare for back-to-school, and middle school is often the hardest transition for kids.

Education, Gifted, ParentingDave MorrisAugust 7, 2019psychology, gifted, education

Episode 35: ADHD By Any Other Name?

Try “Attention Divergent Hyperactive Giftedness.” What do we really understand about ADHD, and how could a fresh perspective help our kids?

2e, Autism, Education, Gifted, Parenting, ADHDDave MorrisJune 26, 2019ADHD, gifted, 2e, autism, education, parenting

Episode 34: Early to the Starting Line: Acceleration Begins at Kindergarten

Gifted kids are often ready to start school before their neurotypical peers.

Acceleration, Assessment, Education, IQ, ParentingDave MorrisJune 12, 2019acceleration, gifted, education

Episode 33: Note to Self - Be Nice to Me

Parents of gifted and 2e kids need to take better care of themselves.

2e, Education, Gifted, Parenting, Self-AdvocacyDave MorrisMay 29, 2019parenting, 2e, psychology, homeschooling, education, self-advocacy

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