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 misconceptions around ADHD, the different ways it manifests in children and ...
Aug 29, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 92
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 the potential pitfalls of labeling children with 'potential.' Dr. Foster discu...
Aug 01, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 91
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, its impact on mental health, educational strategies to address it, and the long-term effect...
Jul 11, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 90
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 misophonia, its impact, and effective interventions. Dr. Lack also explains how the condition intersects ...
Jun 14, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 89
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. Sophia also extends heartfelt gratitude to her listeners and the gifted community for their unwavering suppor...
Jun 10, 2024•10 min•Season 5Ep. 88
#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 noticed, with the boys that I worked with, the emotional intensity. So these students think and feel deeply and often d...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 87
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, that when I started to really understand my brain, the perspective changed. And then there was another layer of perspective shift for me t...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 86
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, forget it. I've never met a child that can't build something.” - Dr. Victoria Waller “Every child wants to learn an...
Jul 05, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 85
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 own behaviours and emotions. So it's the overarching skills that help to organise us and organise our thin...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 84
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 and what they were like when they were born and what they were like when they were three months old and six...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 83
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 don't feel like it comes as naturally - that's one of the things I'm here to share today, is how we can gro...
May 10, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 82
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 differences. They learn differently and they use their strengths and passions to learn. And that's what ...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 81
In this episode, our host Sophia Elliott takes us through the big 5 things you need to know about a gifted kids' first year of school. When should my gifted child go to school? Where should my gifted child go to school? How do I work with the School? What do I need to know about the academic journey? How do we get through the year looking after their social and emotional well-being? Memorable quote… “ “What are the top five things that we really need to know as parents? This episode is kind of l...
Apr 19, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 80
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 but I also found when we spent our holidays with more downtime than social time, it was so much better for him. I saw a...
Apr 09, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 79
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 confident about it. But my heart races if someone says, ‘oh wow… look at [his] writing, look at his reading… you...
Apr 06, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 78
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 gifted learners? Memorable quote… “ ”A lot of our listeners are going to be parents, but I'm com...
Mar 31, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 77
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 learners? Memorable quote… “ ”One of the norms that we've established in my class is to lean into ...
Mar 29, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 76
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… “I think at the beginning of the year for us, we did think it was as simple as, do we go to our locally z...
Mar 27, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 75
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 question that I had [for the educational psychologist] was, do you think he should be going to school next year? Do you think ...
Mar 22, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 74
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.” - Sophia Elliott - - - - More… Enjoyed the podcast? Leave us a review! - - - - Subscribe to our newslette...
Feb 10, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 73
In this episode, we’re daring to re-imagine what Christmas might look like for our gifted families and giving parents permission to make it easier! Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes , free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in our Facebook group or Instagram or feel connected & supported in our community, the Our Gifted Kids Hub . Please leave a review on your podcast player and help parents find u...
Dec 06, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 72
Today we catch up with a recent guest Sam Young, from Young Scholars Academy, as we unpack strength-based learning and find out what the big deal is all about! Keep an eye out for: Young Scholars Academy open house on 8 December. Our Gifted Kids Live zoom webinar ‘A Very Gifted Christmas’ , and Our new ebook, ‘A Very Gifted Christmas’ ! Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes , free eBook or free course at ourgiftedkids.com Please leave a review on your podcast player and help...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 71
It’s our final BONUS episode for Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’ve been Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus all week with seven podcasts! As a proud partner of The G Word , Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again as we talk about #gifted joy & equity! Enjoyed the podcasts? Our online communities are currently open until midnight Thursday 3 November! Find out more here! Or subscribe , join our online community or get freebies , say thanks at our...
Oct 31, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 70
It’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word , Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts . Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different...
Oct 27, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 69
It’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word , Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts . Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different...
Oct 27, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 68
It’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word , Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts . Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different...
Oct 25, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 67
It’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word , Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts . Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different...
Oct 24, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 66
It’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word , Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts . Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it's Different...
Oct 23, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 65
It’s Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week; and we’re Bringing Joy & Equity in Focus with this year’s theme. As a proud partner of The G Word , Our Gifted Kids is delighted to raise awareness once again with a whole week of podcasts . Actually, 6 episodes! Where we talk about #gifted joy! GTN Awareness Week Podcast Line Up Marc Smolowitz introduces the week with - #064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy Monday #065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play;...
Oct 20, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 64
In this episode, we’re talking to Dr Gail Post about the very different journey that we experience as parents of gifted kids. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes , free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in our Facebook group or Instagram or feel connected & supported in our community, the Our Gifted Kids Hub . Please leave a review on your podcast player and help parents find us! Memorable Quote “Th...
Oct 07, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 63
