Many universities won’t require SAT/ACT scores for admission next year. Will this temporary suspension become permanent? Help your future student prepare for testing.

2e, Education, Gifted, TestingDave MorrisJune 18, 2020education, testing, college, gifted

Episode 60: Is Online Education Our Future?

Covid-19 has forced us to reconsider almost every aspect of our lives. Could education benefit from this self-examination?

2e, Education, Gifted, Homeschooling, ParentingDave MorrisJune 1, 2020education, homeschooling, 2e, gifted

Episode 59: The Stealth Nature of Dyslexia

We’re taking a deeper dive into dyslexia with Dr. Dan Peters from the Summit Center in California.

2e, Counseling, Education, Gifted, Parenting, DyslexiaDave MorrisMay 13, 2020Dyslexia, education, 2e

Episode 58: Preparing for Post-Pandemic Recovery

The coronavirus quarantine is considered a pre-trauma event. So, what is the actual trauma event? Christine Fonseca is our guest.

2e, Counseling, Education, Gifted, Homeschooling, ParentingDave MorrisApril 21, 2020parenting, gifted, covid-19, coronavirus, education, homeschooling

Episode 57: The Stresses of Sheltering in Place

Dealing with the hassles of hunkering down.

ADHD, Counseling, Education, Empathy, Gifted, Homeschooling, ParentingDave MorrisApril 3, 2020anxiety, stress, ADHD, covid-19, counseling, education

Episode 56: Surviving and Thriving in Quarantine

Is your Covid-19 quarantine calm or calamitous? We’re hunkered down but ready to help.

Counseling, Creativity, Executive Functioning, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 25, 2020coronavirus, covid-19, psychology, gifted

Episode 55: Gifted Boys - Behind the Mask of Masculinity

Changing the way neurodiverse boys look at manhood and masculinity.

Counseling, Creativity, Education, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 20, 2020counseling, gifted, diversity

Episode 54: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance

Pathological Demand Avoidance is a newer concept for many in the US, but it’s old hat for Harry Thompson.

ADHD, ASD, Education, Executive Functioning, ParentingDave MorrisMarch 4, 2020education, ADHD, ASD, parenting

Episode 53: Processing Speed - Why Some Kids Are Faster Than Others

What is processing speed, and why is it important? Why does it vary from child to child?

Assessment, Executive Functioning, IQDave MorrisFebruary 19, 2020psychology, IQ, Processing Speed

Episode 52: Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking skills are developed when you don’t give kids all the answers.

2e, ADHD, EducationDave MorrisFebruary 5, 2020critical thinking, education, ADHD, 2e

Episode 51: The Crossroads of Academics and Art

The chasm between cognition and creativity makes it difficult to do both.

Education, Gifted, CreativityDave MorrisJanuary 22, 2020education, gifted, creativity

Episode 50: Bright & Early - A Story of Radical Acceleration

She was in college at age 13, and is now attending law school at 17.

Episode 49: Looking Back - A Decade Ends and 2e Wins!

We look back at our most covered subject, 2e. It’s a special decade-ending episode of Mind Matters!

2e, ADHD, Autism, Education, Executive Functioning, Gifted, ASDDave MorrisDecember 19, 20192e, education, autism, ASD, gifted, ADHD

Episode 48: A Holiday Shopping and Celebration Guide

Shopping for high-ability kids is almost always challenging. We have some suggestions.

2e, Education, Gifted, ParentingDave MorrisDecember 4, 2019gifted, 2e, education

Episode 47: How To Get Gifted Kids Talking

Parents, teachers, and counselors must promote better communication with, and between, gifted kids.

Counseling, Education, Parenting, Self-AdvocacyDave MorrisNovember 20, 2019communication, counseling, gifted, self-advocacy

Episode 46: Allowing For Uncertainty

Uncertainty and doubt play a huge role in teaching kids to be more certain and less doubtful.

2e, Counseling, Education, Gifted, ParentingDave MorrisNovember 13, 2019gifted, IQ, education

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