Neurodiversity Podcast: This podcastt features discussions with leaders in the fields of psychology, education, and beyond, with an emphasis on gifted/talented and 2e (twice-exceptional) children and adults. Mind Matters explores parenting, counseling techniques, and best practices for enriching the lives of high-ability people.
Bright Now: A podcast about parenting and educating bright and curious kids from the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
Celebrate Calm: Podcast for parents of strong willed children.
Seth Perler: Executive Function and 2e Coach
Additional Interesting Podcasts: Grammar Girl: Well written short weekly podcast on word origins, idioms, grammar and more); Without Fail: interviews with creative people on their successes and their failures; Hidden Brain: Science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships; Happiness Lab: Yale professor examines the latest scientific research on happiness with practical takeaways; Finding Fred: The show digs into the deep and simple language of Mister Rogers to uncover his very adult lessons about how to build a meaningful life.
Who Smarted: Keep your kids curiosity going with these fun short podcast episodes. Great for road trips.
Best Robot Ever: Media company with free podcasts for kids.
Greeking Out: 15 minutes gives you an entire Greek Myth. Very silly and fun.
Others: But Why, Curious Kids, The Show About Science, WOW in the World, The Past and the Curious, Forever Ago, Rebel Girls, Smash Boom Best, Grim Grimmer Grimmest, Story Pirates, Big Life Journal Podcast (growth mindset), Tumble, Smash Boom Best, Forever Ago and Who When WOW.
10 Captivating Audiobooks for Middle Grade Readers
If your child dreads summer reading, these 10 engaging, exciting audiobooks may be your secret weapon.
Website has several webinars on academic, social, and emotional needs for gifted students. (Some webinars are in Spanish as well)
Myth Busters, Jr
Many of the above podcasts have private Facebook groups that you can join to ask questions or gather information. Once you join one group, you can usually get info about other groups that are equally helpful. Neurodiversity Podcast has an advocacy group that is a great resource for parents.
Celebrate Calm: CD’s/Downloads - Mel has physical CD's to borrow or can send MP3 downloads.
ADHD University (4 CDs, 3 hours, 65-page PDF Workbook)
Dozens of practical strategies for any child who struggles with focus, anxiety, homework, impulse control, organization, social skills, transitions, etc.
Most comprehensive program ever-for home and the classroom.
Build confidence so your child accepts responsibility without making excuses.
Enjoy Your Strong-Willed Child (2 CDs, 2 hours)
Specific strategies to:
Understand your strong-willed child and how to motivate him without power struggles.
Stop yelling, lecturing, and nagging.
Enjoy your strong-willed child.
Stop Defiance & Disrespect NOW! (2 CDs, 2 hours)
Stop kids from rolling their eyes, talking back or silently ignoring you.
Eliminate the emotional power struggles and endless arguments.
Diffuse demanding kids who argue, throw meltdowns, or act bossy.
Discipline That Works (2 CDs, 2 hours)
Give directions one time. No more repeating yourself, yelling or bribing!
Stop lying, hitting, interrupting, tantrums, whining, and complaining.
Teach kids how to control themselves. A must have in every home.
Straight Talk for Kids: Casey Speaks Directly to Your Kids (3 CDs, 3 hours)
Kids listen as a teenager shows them how to deal with daily disappointment, anger, frustration, peer pressure, irritating siblings, and homework.
Kids feel understood, confident, motivated, and purposeful.
Casey teaches kids how to communicate with parents respectfully to earn trust.
Straight Talk for Stressed-Out Moms (2 CDs, 2 hours)
Stop neglecting yourself to make everyone else happy. Learn to make yourself a priority.
Say no to unrealistic expectations, perfectionism, and guilt trips.
Don’t allow others to manipulate you and push your buttons.
Kids Ages 2-7: Build the Right Foundation (2 CDs, 2 hours, 80 page PDF)
Kirk shows you exactly what to do in the 80 toughest situations from morning to dinner to bedtime with kids ages 2-7.
Stop the tantrums, screaming, hitting, biting, and throwing.
Get kids to listen and do what you ask without the meltdowns and crying.
10 Secrets to Motivate Unmotivated Kids (2 CDs, 2 hours)
Internally motivate kids who don’t respond to consequences, are apathetic or don’t care about school.
Get your kids to stop playing video games and start being purposeful.
Inspire kids who appear angry, negative, lazy or entitled.
Men’s CD: I Want To Be A Good Dad & Husband (2 CDs, 2 hours)
Learn simple, practical ways to change the “my way or the highway” approach that alienates your kids.
Calm upset kids instead of escalating situations and punishing. Handle chaos at home after a long day at work.
Make your wife feel valued and respected instead of dismissing her concerns.
30 Days to Calm: Stop Yelling, Lecturing & Reacting. (1 CDs, PDF Workbook, + 45-page Q&A )
Kirk provides 30 specific, concrete strategies to stop the lecturing and yelling for good to create a new family tree. Stop reacting when your kids, spouse, and friends push your buttons so you are in control. Break the old patterns that cause you to worry about your kids’ future and feel like you’re not a good enough parent. No more drama. No more anxiety.
Stop Sibling Fights: Stop Being the Referee (2 hours MP3 ONLY)
Stop being the referee in the home.
Stop the mean, rude, and hurtful verbal and physical attacks.
Stop the petty arguments over chores, video games, iPads and everything else!
Control Screens So They Don’t Control Your Family: Get Your Kids Off Screens Without A Battle
Stop power struggles over phones, DS and video games without arguments or tears.
Stop sibling wars over limited screen time on one home computer.
Motivate kids to relieve stress, interact socially, get outside and build confidence without screens.
Break the addiction to Minecraft and nasty attitude when kids get off screens.
Set appropriate limits for kids of every age—from 2-22.