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In this week's episode, we talk about the Columbus Group's definition of giftedness as asynchronous development—a combination of advanced cognitive abilities and heightened intensity that requires modifications in parenting and teaching. This unique development makes our children particularly vulnerable, demanding that we think outside the box. So, what does this mean for us as homeschooling parents? It means we have the opportunity to enrich our children's learning experiences far beyond what a traditional school setting can offer. We can customize education to meet our children's individual needs and foster a love for learning that embraces their strengths and supports their weaknesses. Key Takeaways: Adjust Your Expectations: Embrace the fact that your child will excel in some areas and may need additional support in others. Celebrate their unique strengths and work on shoring up their weaknesses using their interests. Customize Education: Instead of relying on boxed curricula, consider using placement tests and mixing different curriculum options to suit your child's diverse learning levels. Find Intellectual Peers: Intellectual peers are crucial for gifted kids. Seek opportunities for your child to interact with others who share similar interests or intellectual abilities, whether through online classes, gifted programs, or local meetups. Support Emotional Growth: Help your child learn emotional regulation skills and teach them how to manage frustration, using their passions to tackle areas of struggle. Enhance Executive Function Skills: Structure your child's day with checklists or planners and break tasks into small, manageable steps. Celebrate progress over perfection. Parenting a gifted child isn't always easy, but remember—you are not alone, and your efforts are creating a nurturing environment where your child can thrive.   Get the Book For a deeper dive into these transformative concepts, don't forget to grab my new book, The Homeschool Advantage, where you can explore chapter six and beyond. It's a fantastic resource filled with actionable advice for homeschool educators.   Links and Resources from Today's Episode Our sponsor for today's episode is CTC Math The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Audiobook Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community – The Learners Lab Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed. The Anxiety Toolkit Homeschool Curriculum for Your Asynchronous Gifted Learner Meeting the Asynchronous Needs of Your Gifted Child RLL #77: Asynchronous Development in Gifted Children RLL 24: Asynchrony, Intensity, and Motivation | A Listener Question Homeschooling Gifted Children | Meeting Asynchronous Abilities Asynchronous Development in Gifted Children What Does a Gifted Child Look Like? Embracing Interest-Led Homeschooling with Lydia Rosado Navigating Intensity and Giftedness | Insights from Christine Fonseca 100 Hints That Your Child May Be Gifted   Connect with Colleen You can find Colleen on  Twitter @ColleenKessler,  Facebook @RaisingLifelongLearners,  Instagram @ColleenKessler

On episode 236, Emily Kircher-Morris and Christine Fonseca discuss emotional intensity in gifted students. They explore the reasons behind this intensity, and how it relates to the giftedness experience. They touch on the concept of overexcitabilities and how they manifest in gifted individuals. Also, they emphasize the importance of understanding and accepting the unique characteristics of gifted children rather than pathologizing them, and of embracing discomfort as part of the journey. Takeaways Gifted students often experience emotional intensity due to their unique brain wiring and the rich and intense experience of the world. It is important to avoid pathologizing giftedness and instead focus on creating optimal learning environments and providing appropriate support for gifted individuals. Living authentically and embracing discomfort can help gifted individuals navigate their intense emotions and make conscious decisions that align with their values and goals. Join the Neurodiversity Podcast Advocacy and Support Group on Facebook. With school starting soon, we have an opportunity for educators to learn more about 2e students by taking our course, Strategies for Supporting Twice-Exceptional Students. It's great for CE credits for educators, and the course will be enlightening to anyone curious about helping 2e students thrive in the classroom. Christine Fonseca is a licensed educational psychologist, critically acclaimed author, and a nationally recognized speaker on topics related to educational psychology, mental health, giftedness, and using storytelling to heal past wounds. Using her experience consulting and coaching educators and parents, Christine brings her expertise to Psychology Today, authoring the parenting blog Parenting for A New Generation. She has written self-help articles for Parents.com, Johnson & Johnson, and Justine Magazine and appeared on podcasts, radio, and television. Her critically acclaimed titles include Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, and Letting Go: A Girl's Guide to Breaking Free From Stress and Anxiety. BACKGROUND READING Twitter/X Facebook Pinterest Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students Other works

In this week's episode of the podcast, we're talking with Christine Fonseca, licensed educational psychologist, critically acclaimed author, and nationally recognized speaker on topics related to educational psychology, mental health, giftedness, and using storytelling to heal past wounds.  Understanding the complex world of giftedness is crucial for providing the best support for your child. In this episode, we delve into key understandings that can make a significant difference in your homeschooling journey.   Key Takeaways: Recognize Intensity: Gifted kids often exhibit intense emotions and behaviors due to their high sensitivity and cognitive abilities. Understanding this can prevent mislabeling their intensity as behavioral issues. Identify Needs: Differentiating between gifted traits and actual behavioral problems is crucial. Providing the right accommodations can help them thrive without pathologizing their uniqueness. Embrace Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Teaching EQ can have a profound effect on a child's success. Use everyday moments to instill skills like empathy, adaptability, and social awareness. Navigate Social Dynamics: Gifted children may find it hard to fit in due to their exceptional intellect. Helping them value and appreciate different perspectives can bridge social gaps. Knowledge & Resources: Books and websites can be transformative. Utilize practical resources to better understand and support your gifted child. Parental Reflection: Understanding and managing your own emotional triggers can help you respond more effectively to your child. Trust that they will be fine, and lead with patience and empathy. Community and Support: Engaging with communities offers valuable insights and shared experiences. Connecting with other parents can provide additional support and strategies. Links and Resources to Today's Episode Our sponsor for today's episode is CTC Math  Pre-Order - The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community - The Learners Lab Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed. Christine Fonseca: https://www.christinefonseca.com New Edition! Emotional Intensity in Gifted Children The Caring Child: Raising Empathetic and Emotionally Intelligent Children RLL 24: Asynchrony, Intensity, and Motivation | A Listener Question Giftedness & Intensity Calm the Chaos with Dayna Abraham The Social Emotional Needs Of Gifted And Neurodiverse Children The Unique Challenges of Homeschooling Gifted Kids When Giftedness is Misdiagnosed as a Behavior Problem Knowledge is Power: Helping Our Gifted Children Cope Perfectionism And Gifted Children: What You Need To Know Homeschooling Our Gifted Children: The Power Of Artful Questions Anxiety vs. Stress vs. Perfectionism: Helping Our Children Cope Connect with Christine FonsecaYou can find Christine on: Instagram @ChristineFonsecaAuthor, Facebook @AuthorChristineFonseca, or LinkedIn @Christine Fonseca Christine's group: The Intense Life Tribe on Facebook Christine's website: https://www.christinefonseca.com Connect with ColleenYou can find Colleen on Twitter @ColleenKessler, Facebook @RaisingLifelongLearners, Instagram @ColleenKessler How does your child learn best? Take the Quiz ==> https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/quiz/  

When I first started my search for information in order to better understand and help my gifted son who was dealing with explosive feelings, I was recommended the book ‘Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students – Helping kids cope with explosive feelings'. At that moment I hardly knew anything about what being gifted actually entailed. I just thought it meant heaving an IQ above 130, being a fast learner and having strong analytical skills. The reform I did not relate the problems our son was having to him being gifted in any way.Today's guest is Christine Fonseca. Christine is an educational phycologist and author of many books on giftedness, trauma and intensity, one of which is a book I have recommended in podcasts before ‘Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students – Helping kids cope with explosive feelings'. In this podcast we discuss emotional intensity and the way it can manifest in our gifted kids. We also discuss how, as a parent, you can help your kids grow so they can handle their intense emotions and use them as a strength. Also, we talk about how trauma can impact the way our children show emotions and what you can do as a parent, teacher or health care professional to help these children regulate their emotions.

THRILLED to have Christine Fonseca – critically acclaimed author, licensed psychologist, counselor, and all-around dynamic woman join us on the podcast to discuss disappointment and not only how to manage through it, how to not let it define you because we are definitely not in disappointment alone and guess what, it is temporary - nothing is permanent! Using her experience consulting and coaching educators and parents, Christine brings her expertise to Psychology Today, authoring the parenting blog Parenting for A New Generation. She has written self-help articles for Parents.com, Johnson & Johnson, and Justine Magazine. Her appearance on the popular gifted education podcast, “Mind Matters”, was one of its most downloaded episodes. Christine's critically acclaimed titles include Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, Raising the Shy Child, Letting Go: A Girl's Guide to Breaking Free of Stress and Anxiety, and the action-packed Young Adult series, the Solomon Experiments. https://www.amazon.com/Christine-Fonseca/e/B003WJ6EIS?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Christine lives in Southern California with her husband and children and we are so glad she could join us on the podcast via zoom. Tune in for Christine's Nuggets on: 1. Optimistic Mindset 2. Don't take it Personally 3. Temporal situation vs. Permanence 4. Rewrite Scripts that Do NOT Serve You Anymore 5. Grieving Collectively 6. Hula Hoop Protocol 7. ROAR 8. For Parents/Guardians in Particular: making sure children feel safe, internally safe, experience positive connections, and help their children to not only exercise adaptability but also model adaptability for them. Books to consider on this topic: "The Caring Child" by Christine Fonseca https://www.amazon.com/Caring-Child-Empathetic-Emotionally-Intelligent/dp/1618218735/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=The+Caring+Child&qid=1595311082&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNUdGTFNaSTBENUpCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTIxMTE3MlNYTzcwM0ZON0E5USZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODYzNjgxRTNUOVZESzIzM1JGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== "Transcend", Scott Berry Coffman https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Self-Actualization-Scott-Barry-Kaufman/dp/0143131206

As part of our series on the coronavirus pandemic, on episode 58 we’re delving into the trauma aspect. How will we respond to the pressure to venture out? How will the human species be affected, changed, challenged? What will we tell our grandchildren about the experience? We’ll use Christine Fonseca and her new book, Healing the heart: Helping Your Child Thrive After Trauma, as a template for this compelling conversation. About the guest - Christine Fonseca is a licensed educational psychologist, critically acclaimed author, and a nationally recognized speaker on topics related to educational psychology, mental health, giftedness, and using storytelling to heal past wounds. Christine has written for Psychology Today, the parenting blog Parenting for A New Generation, Parents.com, Johnson & Johnson, and Justine Magazine. Her critically acclaimed books include her newest, Healing the Heart: Helping Your Child Thrive After Trauma. Other works include The Caring Child: Raising Empathetic and Emotionally Intelligent Children, Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, Raising the Shy Child, Letting Go: A Girl’s Guide to Breaking Free of Stress and Anxiety, and the Young Adult series, The Solomon Experiments. You can support the podcast and receive subscriber-only benefits at www.patreon.com/mindmatters. The Mind Matters podcast is available on Facebook and Instagram at Mind Matters Podcast, and on Twitter @MindMattersPod. For more information go to www.MindMattersPodcast.com. Thank you for caring about kids. Copyright © 2019 Morris Creative Services LLC. All rights reserved.

Christine Fonseca is a licensed educational psychologist, critically acclaimed author, and a nationally recognized speaker on topics related to educational psychology, mental health, giftedness, and using storytelling to heal past wounds. Using her experience consulting and coaching educators and parents, Christine brings her expertise to Psychology Today, authoring the parenting blog Parenting for A New Generation. She has written self-help articles for Parents.com, Johnson & Johnson, Quiet Revolution, and Justine Magazine. Her appearances on the popular gifted education podcast, “Mind Matters”, has been some of their most downloaded episodes. Christine uses her fictional stories to explore the more complex aspects of humanity through sweeping romances, Gothic thrillers, and psychological horror stories. As a trauma-impacted survivor, Christine believes in the power of storytelling as a key to healing past wounds. She delivers soul-centered writing workshops designed to help writers get into touch with their authentic voice and bring that to both nonfiction and fiction writing. Christine’s critically acclaimed titles include Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, The Caring Child, Letting Go: A Girl’s Guide to Breaking Free of Stress and Anxiety and the action-packed Young Adult series, the Solomon Experiments. Christine lives in Southern California with her husband and children. Social LinksWebsite - www.christinefonseca.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AuthorChristineFonseca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrstinef Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christinefonsecaauthor/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-fonseca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-sharwood/message

Socially Anxious Children at School (0:00:00) Between homework, sports, trying to fit in, and a million other things, school can be a stressful place. For students that suffer from depression or social anxiety, these stresses are amplified even more. With mental illness issues becoming more recognized among younger generations, how can we be supportive of those students that may be suffering in silence? Dr. Christine Fonseca has made a great effort in researching solutions to this conflict during her career as an educational psychologist and award-winning author. She provides us tips on how we can help our anxious students have positive school experiences. Fame or Family (0:14:47) What would it be like to stand onstage in a sold-out theatre, under the bright lights, singing the songs that are making you famous? What would it be like to do this while knowing that you have a wife and daughter at home who are counting on you? Erick Baker shares his story of fame and family as a singer/songwriter sensation. Anatomy of Resentment (0:35:09) Have you ever felt resentment for something that originally seemed so silly? Licensed social worker, Robert Taibbi, joins us to explain the anatomy of resentment, as well as give us the tools to deal with it. Let Them Play (0:50:36) Parent's all want the same things for their kids—don't they? We want them to be successful, happy, well adjusted—all that jazz. But what can we do to make sure that our kids get there? It might not be the first thing you think of when you're worrying about your child's development, but playtime is really so important for young minds. Here to tell us a little more about why that is and how we can make sure we're encouraging good, productive playtime for our kids is Dr. Magdalena Battles, author of Let Them Play! The Importance of Play and 100 Child Development Activities. Launching Leaders Worldwide (1:05:04) You've had disappointment after disappointment. Nothing is going your way it feels like your goals are unattainable. You know that there has to be something you can do to reach those heights, but what is it? How can you fulfill those dreams? Steve Hitz is one of the creators of a course called Launching Leaders that's all about getting people on the path to their dreams.  Educational Gaming (1:17:04) We've all heard the warnings for kids playing too much video games and how it can lead to violence, aggression, and other kinds of addictions. Yet as the smartphone has taken the front seat in all things technology, how often are we all playing games? Many listeners may be holding a high score on “Candy Crush” as we speak. As some will continue to resist or ignore the ever growing gaming culture, many are choosing to embrace it, and even use it as a tool for education and stress management. Here to talk about this new wave of gaming is Dr. Christopher Ferguson, a professor of psychology at Stetson University, and friend of The Lisa Show.

Christine Fonseca teaches us how to help our socially anxious kids, Erick Baker talks about how he balanced music and family, Robert Taibbi helps us overcome resentment, Magdalena Battles shares why kids need to play, Steve Hitz talks about how his course is inspiring leaders, Chris Ferguson breaks down the pros and cons of video games.

Being gifted or intense means different things to different people. Today’s show focuses on many things we can do to make the world a better place for everyone. We’re talking about living our best lives in authentic ways, the natural state of flexible emotions, recognizing the strengths in others, and appreciating the neurological diversity in people. Christine Fonseca is a licensed educational psychologist, critically-acclaimed author, and nationally-recognized speaker on topics related to educational psychology, mental health, giftedness, and using storytelling to heal past wounds. Using her experience consulting and coaching educators and parents, Christine brings her expertise to Psychology Today, authoring the parenting blog, Parenting for a New Generation. She has written self-help articles for Parents.com, Johnson & Johnson, and Justine magazine. Her appearance on the popular gifted education podcast, Mind Matters, was one of the most downloaded episodes. Christine uses her fictional stories to explore the more complex aspects of humanity through sweeping romances, Gothic thrillers, and psychological horror stories. As a trauma-impacted survivor, Christine believes in the power of storytelling as a key to healing past wounds. She delivers soul-centered writing workshops to help writers get in touch with their authentic voice and bring that to both fiction and nonfiction writing. Christine’s critically-acclaimed titles include Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, Raising the Shy Child, Letting Go, The Girls’ Guide to Breaking Free of Stress and Anxiety, and an action-packed young adult series, The Solomon Experiments. Christine lives in southern CA with her husband and children. Show Highlights: Why Christine calls herself a “super-intense human,” and how she displays her passion for helping people figure out who they are so they can live authentically and unapologetically Why Christine loves to help gifted people because they are often misunderstood How Christine feels things and thinks about things deeply, and why she analyzes everything How she was misunderstood as she grew up, not socializing well with peers How she reacted viscerally as a child to the sheer audacity of slavery and why she felt the need to apologize for the atrocities of the entire race of white people How she had to tone herself down in high school, being intensely shy and “extra” at the same time How she had to come clean with herself about her past trauma and who she really was Why she chose to focus on and nurture her children’s EQ--not their IQ Why her intensity gets out of control with weight and body image issues Why she gives herself permission to be who she needs to be with her emotions in the moment, no matter what that looks like How Christine is dedicated to intense people and helping them feel “normal” How she learned her daily non-negotiables: contemplative practice, journaling, healthy food, movement, time with family, and creativity Why we should appreciate how neurologically diverse all people are Why Christine has started strengths-spotting The best advice from Christine’s mother: “The only definition anything has is the definition you’ve given it.” Books Christine loves: The Chronicles of Narnia, Watership Down, Shakespeare, and other nonfiction books on religion How Christine differs from a lot of researchers on the topic of giftedness The difference in experiencing anxious feelings and “having an anxiety attack” The natural state of being flexible in and out of the range of human emotions Why we need to change our tolerance levels The danger of “toxic positivity” How Christine helps others through her coaching, online courses, live events, speaking engagements, and books “A gifted or intense person paints the world in bold colors while everyone else paints in pastels.” Christine’s new book, why she wrote it, and how she researched the content  Resources: Christine Fonseca Find Christine’s articles on Psychology Today Find Christine’s Facebook group: IntenseLife Community Mindfulness and Character Strengths by Ryan Niemiec Christine’s Nonfiction Books: The Caring Child: Raising Empathetic and Emotionally Intelligent Children Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students Quiet Kids 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids I’m Not Just Gifted Shy Child Letting Go: A Girl’s Guide to Breaking FREE of Stress and Anxiety Healing the Heart Survey Link

Giftedness can be a double-edged sword when it comes to empathy and compassion. When we help kids realize their emotional potential, their capacity for empathy and kindness will grow. Christine Fonseca is our guest on episode 36. About the guest - Christine Fonseca is a licensed Educational Psychologist, critically acclaimed author, and a nationally recognized speaker on topics related to educational psychology, mental health, giftedness, and using storytelling to heal past wounds. Using her experience consulting and coaching educators and parents, Christine brings her expertise to Psychology Today, authoring the parenting blog Parenting for A New Generation. She has written self-help articles for Parents.com, Johnson & Johnson, and Justine Magazine. Her critically acclaimed books include The Caring Child:  Raising Empathetic and Emotionally Intelligent Children, Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, Raising the Shy Child, Letting Go: A Girl’s Guide to Breaking Free of Stress and Anxiety, and the Young Adult series, the Solomon Experiments. How to win Christine Fonseca’s autographed book, The Caring Child - Share the Mind Matters Twitter, Instagram or Facebook page(s) on your corresponding feed and include the hashtag #mindmattersswag. One winner will be chosen at random from all shared posts! No purchase necessary, void where prohibited, enter as often as you’d like, contest is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Winner will be chosen July 23 at 11:59 pm CDT, prize will be shipped to winner, must 18 or older, US residents only (sorry Sri Lanka!). The Mind Matters podcast is available on Facebook and Instagram at Mind Matters Podcast, and on Twitter @MindMattersPod. For more information go to www.MindMattersPodcast.com Thank you for caring about kids. Copyright © 2019 Morris Creative Services LLC. All rights reserved.

Emotional intensity varies from person to person, but among gifted people, it’s often markedly higher, and more of a challenge to understand and control. Critically-acclaimed author and former school psychologist Christine Fonseca joins us with her insight into emotional intensity among gifted people, on episode 12 of Mind Matters. About the guest - Christine Fonseca works to help children and adults explore the authenticity of their own voices. She’s the author of several books in the area of giftedness and emotional intensity, including Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students. Christine provides professional development to help educators understand the social and emotional needs of the gifted. She has worked as a school psychologist in the elementary, middle, and high school levels, and currently works as a consultant to school districts on the behavioral and social-emotional needs of students. Host Emily Kircher-Morris has dual Masters degrees in Counseling and Education, and specializes in the area of giftedness throughout the lifespan. She founded the non-profit organization The Gifted Support Network, is the owner of Unlimited Potential Counseling & Education Center, and is the mother of three gifted children.

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #208 Holiday Replay: How to Promote Your Book Announcements It's coming! I'm working on my New Year's Gift for you! (Hint: I'm planning on helping you have a productive year.) Sign up here so you'll get it as soon as it's available: katiedavis.com/2015 Have I helped you this year? Did I say something on the podcast, or in a course, or in an email that you've been able to use? I would love to hear about it! Send me an email at support@katiedavis.com and let me know. This week authors share their fails, successes, and ideas, so listen up! Uma Krishnaswami direct from India! Chris Cheng talks about python massages Loreen Leedy talks about promoting and making money at the same time here Darcy Pattison talks about creating book trailers with help from this site Editor Deborah Halverson reveals her big fail that happened with her own book Julie Hedlund stumbled upon a great way to pre-promote for the time she gets published Elizabeth O. Dulemba talks about how she's gotten over 3 million hits on her site in the last 2 years Dan Santat talks about his unique and indy-supporting win-win-win idea Elizabeth Stevens' gets published authors to tell about their big failures and fakes me out in the interview! Christine Fonseca talks about her greatest...you'll have to listen to hear!  

Cyber Monday is the Monday after thanksgiving.It is an internet buying spree. Since NO ONE works on Thanksgiving week, we are holding this show--the week before. This show has  35 author + discussing their books available with your host Bennet Pomerantz Scheduled guests for this special broadcast include Christine Nolfi, Robin Peterman, Renee George, Sherri  Hayes, Mark David Gerson,KB Miller, PI Barrington, Mellisa Keir, Kelly Abell, ES Tilton, Barbara Watkins, Madison Sevier,Michel Prince, Sharon Kreps, Lori Hayes, Deb Julienne, Dellani Oakes, Rachel Thompson,TJ Michaels, Lindsay Downs,,Brooklyn Ann, Bonnie Paulson, Kathleen Ball, Christine Fonseca, Dawn Montrgomery, Lee ann Sontheimer Murphy, Elizabeth Black, Rod Belcher, Jodi Olson , Ashley Fontainne and many more. The World of Ink Network brings you shows each week on topics such as books, writing, author interviews, self-help and much more. You can also follow us at http://worldofinknetwork.com, our blog http://worldofinknetwork.blogspot.com, and on Facebook and Twitter. 

This week on Mom Talk Radio, we are joined by Bob Diener, President and Co-Founder of GetARoom.com, who talks saving on holiday travel. Spotlight on Moms features Ann Heinzel of MyMilwaukeeMommy.com. Lisa Lynn, PT, FT and specialist in metabolic weight loss and performance nutrition, shares the benefits of Omega 3. Christine Fonseca, author of Quiet Kids, shares tips for parents to help understand the misunderstood world of the introvert. Tim Elmore, author of Generation iY: Our Last Chance to Save Their Future, talks about 3 major parenting mistakes.