The Fringy Bit reBoot

In this bonus episode, Heather & Jon address a bit's question about finding support.  We explore how to know when more formal support, such a therapy, is warranted, and how to find the right providers.

Mentioned in this episode:
     Listing of State Gifted Associations
     SENG Provider List

Helpful Resources to Learn More about Giftedness, for yourself or to share with your therapist:
     Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children and Adults
     Living with Intensity
    A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children

In this bonus episode, Heather & Jon address a bit's question about finding support.  We explore how to know when more formal support, such a therapy, is warranted, and how to find the right providers.

Mentioned in this episode:
     Listing of State Gifted Associations
     SENG Provider List

Helpful Resources to Learn More about Giftedness, for yourself or to share with your therapist:
     Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children and Adults
     Living with Intensity
    A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children

Join Heather and Jon as they discuss the creative side of gifted kiddos.  In this episode we consider the pros and cons of having intense imaginations and strategies to help manage these creative minds.

Mentioned in this episode:
     Traveler's Notebook
     Nightmares vs Night Terrors
     Ha-Ha, Jonathan Boorman!  I did find a way to make a recorder out of a tube and found it in 10 seconds on the first search!

Join Heather and Jon as they discuss the creative side of gifted kiddos.  In this episode we consider the pros and cons of having intense imaginations and strategies to help manage these creative minds.

Mentioned in this episode:
     Traveler's Notebook
     Nightmares vs Night Terrors
     Ha-Ha, Jonathan Boorman!  I did find a way to make a recorder out of a tube and found it in 10 seconds on the first search!

Listen to our first ever Bonus Bit - where Heather & Jon respond to a question/issue raised by fellow "bit", Danica.  We discuss perfectionism, pressure, sense of worth, and accepting difference.

Listen to our first ever Bonus Bit - where Heather & Jon respond to a question/issue raised by fellow "bit", Danica.  We discuss perfectionism, pressure, sense of worth, and accepting difference.

In this episode, Heather and Jon welcome Kelly Lamon, pastor at Woodbury Peaceful Grove United Methodist church to discuss all things spiritual.  Fringy kids, whether gifted, autistic, or other types of differently wired, have unique spiritual needs and this episode considers ways to support them on their quests to answers the big questions of life.

Mentioned in this episode:

     Cozy Phones
     We Stand with Love blog
     contact Kelly at [email protected]

In this episode, Heather and Jon welcome Kelly Lamon, pastor at Woodbury Peaceful Grove United Methodist church to discuss all things spiritual.  Fringy kids, whether gifted, autistic, or other types of differently wired, have unique spiritual needs and this episode considers ways to support them on their quests to answers the big questions of life.

Mentioned in this episode:

     Cozy Phones
     We Stand with Love blog
     contact Kelly at [email protected]

In this episode, Heather & Jon discuss the reality that family and friends without a differently wired kid, simply don't understand.  Sadly, this can result in well-meaning loved ones making some misguided and unhelpful suggestions or comments.  Listen as Heather and Jon talk through how to deal with this.

Mentioned in this episode:
     Chew Beads
     Chewelry
     "Car Repair - My Own Private Hell" from www.homeschooling2e.com
     Jon would also like it know that he was referring to Ed Harris' character from Apollo 13!  :)

In this episode, Heather & Jon discuss the reality that family and friends without a differently wired kid, simply don't understand.  Sadly, this can result in well-meaning loved ones making some misguided and unhelpful suggestions or comments.  Listen as Heather and Jon talk through how to deal with this.

Mentioned in this episode:
     Chew Beads
     Chewelry
     "Car Repair - My Own Private Hell" from www.homeschooling2e.com
     Jon would also like it know that he was referring to Ed Harris' character from Apollo 13!  :)