#091 From Frustration to Fascination: Guiding Gifted Kids w/ Dr. Joanne Foster

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 discusses her books on procrastination and offers practical tips for parents to help their gifted children navigate their educational journeys while maintaining balance and resilience. - - - - Enjoyed the podcast? Subscribe & leave us a review! 5 stars will do! - - - - We get it. Parenting gifted kids is hard. If you’re feeling seen, join the Our Gifted Kids online community for more support. Access our Unpacking Gifted course for a deep understanding of giftedness. Love the podcast? Leave a review, make a one time donation, become a patron or find out more about supporting the podcast.  Subscribe to our newsletter. Download your FREE ebook: Top 10 Parenting Hacks for Parenting Gifted Kids Want to sponsor this podcast or be a guest? Get in touch!   For ebooks, blogs, show notes and more go to www.ourgiftedkids.com - - - - Linktree: @ourgiftedkids Facebook: @ourgiftedkidsonine  Free Facebook Group Instagram: @ourgiftedkids - - - - Stay quirky and see you again soon! - Sophia