Where is the GOP going to go from here? (18:37)

Enid Greene Mickelsen was the third woman and first Republican woman ever elected to congress from Utah. Enid became the acting chair of the Utah Republican Party upon the resignation of Joe Cannon in November 2006, and was unanimously elected to serve as state party chair in February 2007. She was a delegate at the 2012 Republican National convention, served as chair of the 2016 Republican National Convention Site Selection Committee, and was recently appointed by RNC Chair Reince Priebus as chair of the 2016 Republican Convention Rules Committee. After 8 years the republicans have won the presidency. Wednesday night the votes came in, showing Donald Trump winning by a large margin in electoral votes. Enid Greene Mickelsen talks about the future of the Republican Party.

 

Should I grade-skip my gifted child? (1:07:50)

Dr. Susan G. Assouline is the director of the University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Dr. Assouline earned her PhD in Education at the University of Iowa where she is currently a Professor of Psychology.  The American school system puts students in grades based on age. However, for a some students, being with same-age peers in the classroom might not be the best option. Dr. Susan Assouline discuss her work as an expert in ‘academic acceleration.’

 

Caitlin Thomas - Post Election Vacation (1:31:46)

Amongst all the craziness and chaos we have been experiencing lately, I think it’s time we all take a nice little vacation. The Holiday season is upon us and there is no better time than the Fall to go and explore a new place. Caitlin Thomas is here with us this morning to give us some ideas of new places we could travel. 

 

Helping our Children Deal with Disappointment (1:54:27)

Heather Johnson, M.S., has been an adjunct faculty member at Brigham Young University for nearly 10 years. She is passionate about teaching students the principles behind successful families and the importance of families spending time together. Heather shares with Jeff Simpson on Raising Creative Children