Writer, public speaker and LCSW Heather Boorman (The Fringy Bit) talks about how parents can support their gifted and 2e children's social, emotional, and intellectual needs through the pandemic.
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TPP 240: Heather Boorman on Supporting the Unique Needs of Gifted and 2e Learners During Covid

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Former teacher, reading specialist, teacher and parent educator, and coach, Heidi Nord, joins the show for a conversation about dyslexia.
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TPP 011a: Heidi Nord on the Challenges and Gifts of Dyslexia

Parent coach Zach Morris joins Debbie to answer a listener question about whether or not to relocate from a big city to a less stressful environment and one with access to nature, in order to preemptively support a child's mental health.
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TPP 379: Parent Lean-In — Should We Move to Give Our Kids Access to More Nature

In a world overflowing with information and complexity, critical thinking isn't just a useful skill; it's an essential life raft. From navigating complex interactions to making informed decisions, our children need the ability to think critically now more than ever. But what does that really mean? And how can we as parents nurture this skill in our children? I invited author and Brave Writer founder Julie Bogart back to the show to help us answer these questions and to talk about her new book, Becoming a Critical Thinker: A Workbook to Help Students Think Well in an Age of Disinformation.
In this conversation, we got into so many things. And as you’ll hear, I could have talked to Julie for hours. But for this episode, you can expect to hear Julie’s thoughts on how and why we can foster critical thinking in our children, how considering multiple perspectives and incorporating diverse viewpoints leads to better problem-solving, what parents can do to encourage self-awareness, open-mindedness, and curiosity, and much more.

About Julie Bogart
Julie Bogart is known for her common sense parenting and education advice. She’s the author of the beloved book, The Brave Learner, which has brought joy and freedom to countless home educators. Her new book, Raising Critical Thinkers, offers parents a lifeline in navigating the complex digital world our kids are confronting.
Julie’s also the creator of the award-winning, innovative online writing program called Brave Writer, now 22 years old, serving 191 countries. She home educated her five children, who are globe-trotting adults. Today, Julie lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and can be found sipping a cup of tea while planning her next visit to one of her lifelong-learning kids.

Things you'll learn from this episode

Why critical thinking is essential to navigate complex issues and make informed decisions

How considering multiple perspectives and incorporating diverse viewpoints leads to better problem-solving and policy-making

How parents can play a crucial role in fostering critical thinking skills in their children by encouraging self-awareness, open-mindedness, and curiosity

Why traditional models of authority and obedience in parenting are being replaced by a more collaborative and respectful approach that values children's reasoning and autonomy

How the Becoming a Critical Thinker workbook helps students develop skills such as vetting sources, analyzing data, and considering multiple perspectives

Why engaging in perspective-taking and tolerance can help neurodivergent kids deconstruct ideas and accept other points of view

 
Resources mentioned for Helping Kids Become Critical Thinkers

Julie Bogart’s Brave Writer website

Julie Bogart’s Blog at Brave Writer

Brave Writer Writing Blitz

Brave Writer Podcast


Becoming a Critical Thinker: A Workbook to Help Students Think Well in an Age of Disinformation by Julie Bogart


Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parents’ Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age by Julie Bogart


The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life by Julie Bogart

Julie Bogart on Instagram

Julie Bogart on Facebook

Julie Bogart on Twitter


Julie Bogart on Moving Through Writing Resistance for Differently Wired Kids (Tilt Parenting podcast)

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Noam Chomsky


The Vow (HBO Documentary series)


Killing Us Softly documentary (Jean Kilborne)

 
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TPP 378: Julie Bogart on Helping Kids Become Critical Thinkers

Tilt Parenting founder Debbie Reber shares the story behind creating Tilt — why she developed it, what her vision is, and what she hopes Tilt will do in the world.
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TPP 007a: An Interview with Founder Debbie Reber About Her Vision and Plans for TIlt

Parent coach Margaret Webb joins Debbie to answer a listener question about how to best create a sense of safety in a child's nervous system when they are being aggressive or physical, while also protecting oneself in that moment.
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TPP 240: Heather Boorman on Supporting the Unique Needs of Gifted and 2e Learners During Covid

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