The Fringy Bit podcast, where it’s all fringy talk all the time. Check out the show notes below.
When you have a differently wired kid (gifted, 2e, asd, spd, adhd, etc), meltdowns happen. When meltdowns happen in the midst of 2 parents, it is inevitable that you both will see things differently and have your own unique ways of intervening. Join Heather & Jon as they discuss the challenges of co-parenting through a meltdown.
Mentioned in this episode:
Renegade
Office Space
Cosmic Yoga
These differently wired kids of ours can be a challenge to guide, correct, and discipline. Whether autism, sensory processing, adhd, giftedness, or some magical 2e mixture of them all, these differences can often tempt us into power struggles and other unhelpful strategies. The struggle is real, but in this episode, Heather & Jon do their best to give some practical ways to lead our children (and ourselves!) through it.
Mentioned in this episode:
Your Rainforest Mind, by Paula Prober
SENG Conference
Deb Douglas & self-advocacy
Ross Greene & Collaborative Problem Solving
Brene Brown & Shame
On this episode, Heather & Jon talk about the magical mix of dyspraxia and baseball. As fringy parents, it's easy to underestimate what our differently wired kids are capable of. Join Heather and Jon as they talk about giving our kids a chance to surprise us. Also talked about - why differently wired kids might have trouble tolerating compliments, praise, and pleasant emotions, too.
Mentioned in this episode:
Make It OK
DBT
In this episode of the Fringy Bit, Heather and Jon talk all things proprioceptive. Many of our fringy kids (gifted, asd, 2e, spd, adhd, and other differently wired kiddos) struggle to get the right amount of proprioceptive input, which can lead to aggression, clumsiness, meltdowns, and more. Join Heather and Jon as they share info, stories, and possible helps!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Gold's Gym Weighted Vest
And a correction - KBear was listening to the podcast as I was editing it and she wanted to be sure all you bits know she actually has 8 pounds of weight in her vest, not 5. :)
As if the title doesn't give it away, in this episode, Heather and Jon talk about how to talk to your fringy kids (gifted, asd, 2e, spd, etc) about sex.
Mentioned in this episode:
Monument Valley
MC Escher
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER!!
This is your last chance to enter the #giftedmovie contest with the Fringy Bit! To win your very own gifted swag bag, complete with a cute little one-eyed Fred the cat:
Either Rate and Review us on itunes, take a screen shot of your review, and email it to us
OR Share the Fringy Bit with all your friends using your favorite social media platform - take a screen shot and email it to us.
Email: contact@thefringybit.com
If you haven't heard #giftedmovie is out in select cities and will soon be released nationwide. Hear Jon, Heather, and Cub talk the pros and cons of the movie as they see it. And then join Heather & Jon as they discuss two more senses . . . taste and smell.
Mentioned in this episode:
Gifted
Enter the contest!
You have 2 ways to be entered to win a gift package from "Gifted". Do them both and you get 2 entries!
1 - leave a review of the Fringy Bit podcast on itunes, take a screenshot of your review and email it to contact@thefringybit.com
2 - share the Fringy Bit Facebook Page with all your facebook friends, encouraging them to follow us on Facebook, too, tag The Fringy Bit or take a screenshot that you shared and email it to contact@thefringybit.com
In this episode, Heather & Jon discuss auditory issues and strategies to help your fringy child (gifted, autism, adhd, spd) cope.
Mentioned in this episode:
"Different" by Sally Clarkson & Nathan Clarkson
"Gifted" movie
Enter the contest!
You have 2 ways to be entered to win a gift package from "Gifted". Do them both and you get 2 entries!
1 - leave a review of the Fringy Bit podcast on itunes, take a screenshot of your review and email it to contact@thefringybit.com
2 - share the Fringy Bit Facebook Page with all your facebook friends, encouraging them to follow us on Facebook, too, tag The Fringy Bit or take a screenshot that you shared and email it to contact@thefringybit.com
Fringy kids can wreak havoc on any adult relationship. Join Heather and Jon in this episode, as they talk a bit about relationships and ways to keep your primary adult relationship strong.
Mentioned in this episode:
Alan Partridge, bit one
Gifted, the movie
Enter the contest!
You have 2 ways to be entered to win a gift package from "Gifted". Do them both and you get 2 entries!
1 - leave a review of the Fringy Bit podcast on itunes, take a screenshot of your review and email it to contact@thefringybit.com
2 - share the Fringy Bit Facebook Page with all your facebook friends, encouraging them to follow us on Facebook, too, tag The Fringy Bit or take a screenshot that you shared and email it to contact@thefringybit.com
Unfortunately, many of our differently wired loved ones have to deal with bullies. In this episode, Heather & Jon begin to scratch the surface of the topic of bullies. In it they discuss the myth that bullies have low self-esteem and introduce a few skills that our bullied kiddos can be taught.
Oh families! They are lovely and complicated and so much more when impacted by fringy-ness. In this episode, Heather & Jon discuss the structures of families. In particular, they respond to an article that has been circling the internet about the roles of children within a family. Share your thoughts on the Fringy Bit Facebook page.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Article
To be in any type of quality relationship, we first must know ourselves. For our fringy kids, part of knowing themselves is knowing what makes them fringy. In this episode, Heather and Jon talk about how to talk to your kids about how they're wired. Whether your child is gifted, twice exceptional, has autism, sensory processing disorder, adhd, or any other type of difference, its important to talk to them about it. Heather and Jon share their strategies, as parents, and as mental health professionals.
Relationships. We all need 'em. But they can often be complicated and difficult to navigate, and for our fringy kids (autism, gifted, twice exceptional, adhd, spd, etc), relationships can be extra complicated. This episode is the first of a several part series in which Heather & Jon talk all things relational. In this episode, we talk about the importance of relationships, finding your tribe, and staying true to yourself.
Mentioned in this episode:
Brene Brown
So many of our gifted kids, youth, and adults struggle with perfectionism. In this episode, Heather and Jon talk about the problem with perfectionism, debate over whether it's ok to strive for perfection, and discuss some strategies to help ease the anxiety.
As if parenting a fringy kiddo isn't complicated enough, us fringy families often choose to have other kiddos to love and raise. Sometimes these kiddos mimic fringy behaviors. Sometimes these kiddos make it quite clear that the differing expectations feels incredibly unfair. And always these kiddos need to be loved in their very own unique way. In this episode, Heather and Jon talk about ways to meet each of our children's needs and how to normalize loving them each uniquely.
Mentioned in this episode:
The 5 Love Languages
SibShops
The Sibling Slambook
Views From Our Shoes
When raising more than one fringy kid (gifted, 2e, autism, spd, adhd, etc), there's a strong likelihood that a younger sibling will become more advanced in a particular subject or area than their older sibling. Here's how Heather and Jon deal with this potential problem.
Mentioned in this episode:
power poses - Amy Cuddy
Jason Silva - shots of awe
Ian Byrd - Curiosities & Puzzlements; byrdseed.com
Calm.com
The Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix comedy - be forewarned, it gets dark and somewhat gruesome)
Special Needs Homeschooling Facebook Group
Join Heather & Jon as we discuss a great resource for dyspraxic kiddos, and gather about a bazillion and one tools to help your differently wired (asd, spd, gifted, 2e, adhd, etc) child regulate their emotional and energy zone effectively!
Mentioned in this episode:
Zoom Boom Kids
Funpraxia
Dyspraxia
Zones of Regulation
Sallie Borrink
Join Heather & Jon as they discuss the sensory system and all the many fabulous ways it can be affected by little (and sometimes big!) neurological glitches.
Mentioned in this episode:
Hoberman Sphere
Raising a Sensory Smart Child
Parenting is difficult. Parenting Fringy Kids who are gifted, twice exceptional, autistic, or otherwise differently wired is super difficult. Parenting Fringy Kids with a co-parent you like, is super duper difficult. Parenting Fringy Kids with a co-parent you are no longer partnered with, is difficult beyond words! Brian Burns joins us in this episode to give tips, tricks, and support for all of you who are doing the complex work of co-parenting with someone who isn't on the same page as you.
Mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Gottman - contempt
DEAR MAN - assertiveness (Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindfulness, Act
Confidently, Negotiate)
The Body Keeps the Score
EFT
How to Reach Brian:
Burns Family Consulting offices in Hudson, WI & Woodbury, MN; burnstherapy@gmail.com
Have you ever tried to find OT tools or equipment to allow your sensory dysregulated or intensely psycho-motor child to modulate themselves at home? Aren't they ridiculously expensive?!? In this episode, Heather and Jon share hacks and DIY strategies that they've used to create their very own indoor OT playground. Perfect for gifted, ASD, SPD, even neurotypical kids! Listen along as you learn ways to be kind to your wallet and still get the tools you and your child need.
BONUS!! Leave us a review on iTunes and you'll be entered to win an Amazon giftcard to help gathering these tools and supplies a "BIT" easier.
Mentioned in this episode:
Mr. Loverman by Shabba Ranks
Destination Imagination
Light Projector (this isn't the one we bought, so it may be better quality, but it's essentially the same type of thing)
Spinny, Turny Hook Things
Hammock Swing
Net Hammock Swing
peanut ball
And, stay tuned! We're working on getting some pics of our creations up soon!
In this episode, Heather & Jon discuss the hypersensitive sensory systems that many gifted individuals can experience. We consider strategies to help regulate these crazy sensual experiences of our gifted kiddos and ourselves!
Mentioned in this episode:
Engelbert Humperdinck (& his songs - he's still singing!)
