Episode 52: Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking skills are developed when you don’t give kids all the answers.

2e, ADHD, EducationDave MorrisFebruary 5, 2020critical thinking, education, ADHD, 2e

Episode 51: The Crossroads of Academics and Art

The chasm between cognition and creativity makes it difficult to do both.

Education, Gifted, CreativityDave MorrisJanuary 22, 2020education, gifted, creativity

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 49: Looking Back - A Decade Ends and 2e Wins!

We look back at our most covered subject, 2e. It’s a special decade-ending episode of Mind Matters!

2e, ADHD, Autism, Education, Executive Functioning, Gifted, ASDDave MorrisDecember 19, 20192e, education, autism, ASD, gifted, ADHD

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 45: Executive Functioning - The Building Blocks of Success

Let’s talk about executive functioning!

ADHD, Education, Executive FunctioningDave MorrisOctober 30, 2019adhd, executive functioning, education, self-advocacy

Episode 44: Accurate Assessment for Twice-Exceptional Kids

Twice-Exceptionality is a relatively new concept. What have we learned about successfully identifying 2e kids?

2e, ADHD, Education, IQ, AssessmentDave MorrisOctober 16, 2019IQ, assessment, education, 2e

Episode 43: School Counseling - Gifted Kids Need It Too

How do counseling programs in public schools work for gifted students?

Education, Gifted, CounselingDave MorrisOctober 2, 2019education, counseling, gifted, IQ

Episode 42: The Fast Track to College

AP can help many kids get a big jump on higher ed.

Acceleration, 2e, Education, GiftedDave MorrisSeptember 18, 2019education, gifted, 2e, adulthood, acceleration

Episode 41: A Mother's Story - Suicide Among the Gifted and Twice-Exceptional

Lisa, the mother of a twice-exceptional son who completed suicide, tells her story.

2e, ADHD, Gifted, SuicideDave MorrisSeptember 12, 2019suicide, self-harm, gifted, 2e

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 37: You Never Outgrow Giftedness

Why do people suddenly forget they’re gifted when they graduate?

2e, Gifted, IQ, MindfulnessDave MorrisJuly 25, 2019mindfulness, gifted, IQ, adulthood

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