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Children’s Well-Being podcasts

Below are the best podcasts we could find on Children’s Well-Being.

A child with health or mental health challenges may be struggling without your knowing it. Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between normal childhood emotions and behaviors and those that are a cause for concern. Always start with love, support, communication, and careful observation, taking notes over a week or two to look for patterns in your child. Things to look for include irregular or unusual behaviors, anything from food/sleep changes to fears and anxieties, withdrawal, anger, highs and lows, stomach- or headaches, and altered social interactions.

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Surviving and Thriving in Quarantine

We’re all going through the same pandemic, and most of us are practicing “social distancing.” How does that affect us? Some believe it can be a time for growth, and that’s the subject of episode 56.

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Early to the Starting Line: Acceleration Begins at Kindergarten

In school districts in the US and around the world, there are programs in place to help gifted and twice-exceptional kids overcome their educational challenges. But one of the least-expensive and easiest tools to utilize, acceleration, is often overlooked.

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Empathy with Intensity: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children

Giftedness can be a double-edged sword when it comes to empathy and compassion. When we help kids realize their emotional potential, their capacity for empathy and kindness will grow.

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A Mind Matters Manual for Middle School

On episode 38 we talk about the middle school transition, and the changes parents can expect to see as their kids adapt to their new surroundings.

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The Fast Track to College

Advanced Placement is a good way for many kids to get a head start on college. On episode 42, Andrew Scanlan and Chester E Finn, Jr. of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, answer questions about the history of AP, where it’s going, and where kids may encounter difficulties.

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School Counseling: Gifted Kids Need It Too

School counselors wear a variety of hats, but “giftedness expert” often isn't one of them.

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Accurate Assessment for Twice-Exceptional Kids

We’ve had mixed results in our efforts to identify 2e kids. It’s a complicated process, and many of the assessment tools used to identify ASD and other disorders need to be utilized differently when working with gifted individuals.

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Allowing for Uncertainty

In this bonus episode, Emily Kircher-Morris talks about uncertainty and doubt. How can we help our kids be less afraid of uncertainty, and more comfortable with doubt?

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How to Get Gifted Kids Talking

Dr. Jean Peterson joins us to talk about ways to bring gifted kids into the conversation, including tips on conducting gifted discussion circles and group counseling.

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Looking Back: A Decade Ends and 2e Wins!

As we move into the 2020s, we look back at some of the conversations we had in the two years of our podcast’s history. We’re revisiting some of our best conversations about twice-exceptionality, on this special 49th episode of Mind Matters.

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