Our Gifted Kids Podcast
Share the journey of parenting gifted kids with Sophia as she interviews experts from the global gifted community. Gifted is more than just a high IQ and parenting gifted kids is hard and lonely. Our community shares knowledge, celebrates our quirkiness and provides a safe place to be gifted and neurodivergent. Parents, researchers, psychologists, educators, authors, and more all connect here with advice and support, so we have everything we need for every member of our family to thrive. At www.ourgiftedkids.com find show notes, blogs, free resources, a paid member community, subscribe to our free newsletter or get in touch. Join the Our Gifted Kids community through our Facebook page or free group and Instagram. Don’t miss any episodes by subscribing to the podcast and help others find us by leaving a review (please!). Talk to you soon! xx
Episodes
In this episode, Sophia welcomes William Curb, the creator and host of the 'Hacking Your ADHD'
podcast. They discuss the journey of discovering and managing ADHD from lived experiences, the
importance of understanding, good strategies, tools and medication.
William shares that recognition and acceptance of having ADHD, alongside building routines and
accountability, are crucial for effective management. They explore the misconcepti...
In this episode, Dr. Joanne Foster, an expert in gifted education and author, shares her journey and insights into supporting the wellbeing of gifted children. Originating from a classroom experience that sparked her interest in gifted education, Dr. Foster dives into topics such as motivating gifted children, the importance of finding an optimal match between a child's interests and their learning tasks, and avoiding ...
In this insightful podcast episode, Sophia welcomes Brianne Hudak, a seasoned educator and current doctoral student specializing in educational leadership, to discuss underachievement among gifted students.
Brianne shares her extensive experience in various educational roles and her dedication to supporting gifted and talented students. The conversation explores the reasons behind gifted underachievement,...
In this episode, host Sophia welcomes Dr. Heidi Lack, psychologist and registered art therapist with over three decades of extensive clinical experience.
Dr. Lack shares her expertise in behavioural medicine, sensory sensitivities, and neurodiversity, discussing her personal journey and unique experiences with giftedness and misophonia.
The conversation delves deep into the complex nature of...
Welcome to the New Season of Our Gifted Kids Podcast!
Join Sophia Elliott as she kicks off a new season of the Our Gifted Kids Podcast. Reflecting on a challenging yet transformative 2023, Sophia shares her journey of personal growth and the balancing act of parenting gifted, neurodivergent children.
Learn about exciting new updates, including upcoming episodes, and new course offerings. Sophi...
#087 Unpacking dangerous myths about gifted & 2E boys w/ Deborah Gennarelli
In this episode, we’re talking to Deborah Gennarelli about gifted and twice exceptional (2E) boys. A great episode unpacking those dangerous myths about gifted boys, diving into what makes them different, and providing real hands-on strategies to walk away with.
Memorable quote… “
“I've particularly notice...
In this episode we’re talking to coach Meghann Birks about being gifted and having ADHD, late-in-life diagnosis, lived experience of ADHD, how we can manage from day to day, the challenges, the strengths, parenting and so much more.
Memorable quote… “
“I think that the flip side of this is that there are things I found challenging as an adult and as a mother, th...
In this episode, we’re talking to the vibrant and dynamic Dr. Victoria Waller about how to use creativity and a gifted child's interests to work on learning differences or practice executive function skills. An episode full of great ideas.
You can find Dr. Waller's ebook “If you can Dream it, You can do it!’ here.
Memorable quote… “
“So any parent that thinks, but I'm not creative...
Join Dr Marnie Cumner to learn more about executive function in gifted, ADHD and autistic kids and adults and get lots of strategies and tips.
Memorable quote… “
“Executive functioning is that term that relates to the set of thinking skills that are responsible for things like planning, organisation, getting started on things, finishing things, regulating your own attention, regulating your ow...
In our GAW episode, we’re talking to Dr Deborah Ruf about the 5 Levels of Giftedness and her new book which follows those original children who are now all grown up.
Memorable quote… “
“So, those are the five levels and you really can find lists of those with lots of details and early milestones and that's how I created it. It was after I looked at the milestones of children over the years an...
In this episode we’re talking to one of our favourite gifted educators and differentiation coach, Stephanie Higgs, about how we can all grow our creativity muscle, especially in our gifted kids.
Memorable quote… “
“When we broaden that definition of what creativity even looks like, I think a lot more of us fit under that umbrella than we would initially think. And then even those of us who do...
In this episode, we’re talking to the vibrant and dynamic Dr Victoria Waller about teaching gifted kids with learning differences. Author, with over 40 years of experience, Dr Waller found the secret to engaging these awesome gifted kids!
Memorable quote… “
“Look at Anderson Cooper, Richard Branson, astronaut Scott Kelly. They call them learning disabilities, but they're not. They're learning ...
We're talking to Jess Farago, a provisional psychologist, and mum of a gifted child this week and today Part 2 of that conversation goes out.
In this episode Jess shares how the second half of her son's first year of school went and all the tips and tricks she's discovered along the way.
Memorable quote… “
"I like to do things with people and socialise and hang out with friends bu...
In this episode, we’re talking to Jess Farago, a provisional psychologist, and mum of a gifted child who is at the end of their first year of schooling. She shares with us their journey over the year and the tips and tricks she's discovered along the way.
Memorable quote… “
“There's a stigma attached to it, which I found really hard dealing with. And I still do. I'm getting a lot more confide...
Today we finish our conversation with gifted educator and differentiation coach Stephanie Higgs, in part 2 of episode 2, in the Parents Guide to Gifted Kids' First Year of School Series.
We talk about… where is the best place to send my gifted child to school and what kinds of qualifications educators might have, when is the best time to start school for gifted kids? What are the misconceptions about gifte...
In episode 2 of Parents Guide to Gifted Kids' First Year of School Series, we’re talking to gifted educator and differentiation coach from Nashville, Tennessee, Stephanie Higgs.
We talk about… where is the best place to send my gifted child to school and what kinds of qualifications educators might have, when is the best time to start school for gifted kids? What are the misconceptions about gifted learner...
We continue our conversation today, in Part 2 of Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series with Emily. Emily is a mum navigating those big questions with her gifted child who has just started reception (prep).
This two-part episode covers when our gifted kids should start school, where they should go to school, what expectations we should have and much more…
Memorable quote…...
Today we start our Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series with Emily. Emily is a mum navigating those big questions with her gifted child who has just started reception (prep).
This two-part episode covers when our gifted kids should start school, where they should go to school, what expectations we should have and much more…
Memorable quote…
“The big questi...
In this episode, we’re celebrating reaching the 100,000 downloads milestone and reflecting on what a big two years it has been!
Join our host, Sophia Elliott as we look back and look forward.
Memorable quote… “an absolutely massive thank you to everyone who listens and shares the podcast, all of the guests that we've had, and of course, my family and friends for supporting me in doing this.” ...
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