Heather and Jon dive into the world of education and learning, and consider ways to prioritize personal learning over conditioned external reward.
episode one hundred and thirty four: bad therapy
Like every profession, some therapists are good, some are great, and some are simply not worth your time or money! Heather and Jon share some not-so-good therapy experiences and give some tips to help you identify the red flags.
episode one hundred and thirty three: gifted young adults with Mark Talaga
Heather and Jon welcome Mark Talaga from the center for identity potential back on the show! Mark is a fellow therapist who specializes in working with adolescent and young adult gifted people and shares all sorts of wisdom about the unique needs of this population.
Mentioned in this episode:
center for identity potential
episode 61 of the Fringy Bit
waygate program
educated by Tara Westover
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
episode one hundred and thirty two: fatigue, mindset, and more
Listen in as Heather and Jon chat a bit about mindset, a bit about fatigue, a bit about over inclusivity and a bit more.
episode one hundred and thirty one: rambling about success
What is success? What are we teaching our gifted kids about success? Listen in as Heather and Jon explore ideas about success.
mentioned in this episode:
Jocko podcast
Jason Silva shots of awe
”Barking up the wrong tree” by Eric Barker
episode one hundred and thirty: the empathic child
In this episode Heather and Jon share the joys and exhausting challenges of raising an intensely empathic child.
mentioned in this episode:
squishmallows
blackfish
a mother’s rest
(Just a warning, this episode contains a few sweary bits.)
episode one hundred and twenty nine: how families can help with addiction
In the last of this series, Heather and Jon talk about the family’s role in addiction and recovery. How can we help? how can we get the support we need?
mentioned in this episode
Two Girls On Ghost podcast
”Can’t hurt me” by David Goggins
episode one hundred and twenty eight: video game addiction
One of the top concerns parents bring in to therapy these days is whether their Fringy kid is addicted to video games. What qualifies as addiction? When is it just really enjoying it? How do parents guide their kids in this tech-heavy world?
mentioned in this episode:
sense and nonsense about video game addiction
episode one hundred and twenty seven: addiction vs obsession
Is there a difference between being obsessed with something and being addicted to it? How do we know when to draw the line, especially with our gifted kids who are known to deep dive into interests? Join Heather and Jon as they introduce the Fringy bit’s next topic: addictions and obsessions.
mentioned in this episode:
Molly’s Game
episode one hundred and twenty six: big ponderings by Heather and Jon
We’re back after a couple of weeks of overloaded Fringy schedules! join us as we dive into a discussion of current events and thoughtful ponderings!
episode one hundred and twenty five: Fringy camps
Against all odds, Heather, Jon, and family survived the Spectrum family camp! Listen in as they discuss the value of camps, connecting with others, and ways to help it be successful. They also chat about shipping the Fringy ones off to camp on their own!
mentioned in this episode:
wiumcamp.org
Easter seals camps
episode one hundred and twenty four: understanding trauma & behavior with Jessica Sinarski
Heather and Jon welcome Jess, author of Riley the Brave and founder of BraveBrains, to the Fringy bit! She is a skilled counselor who understands the neuroscience of trauma and anxiety and finds amazing ways to explain it to kids in language they can understand.
mentioned in this episode:
Riley the Brave
BraveBrains
Parenting the Whole Brained Child - book
SENG Houston
The Gifts of Imperfection - book
Inspired - book
Tourist season - book
Tim Dorsey
“It’s a brain thing.”
episode one hundred and twenty three: summer grief
Ahh….Summer. Days of lazy hammock laying, sunny beach days, and rest. Unless you have a fringy kids. Join Heather and Jon as they talk about how summer looks different, feels different, and often triggers grief.
mentioned:
sequin pets
”The Journey Through Grief and Loss: Helping Yourself and Your Child When Grief Is Shared” -book
episode one hundred and twenty two: random ramblings of fringy parents in summer
So here it is . . . . Summer :( summer and Fringy families don’t always mesh well. Listen in as Heather and Jon talk about their summer beginnings, attempts to keep these months moving successfully, and a few delirious rabbit trails sprinkled throughout.
mentioned in this episode:
outschool
WI umc camp spectrum family camp
SENG Houston
Prodigy math
episode one hundred and twenty one: mom2mom with Linda
With our second mom2mom chat Heather spends the hour with Linda, talking all things fringy mom. Listen in as we talk about parents experience when school isn’t quite fitting right, the decision to homeschool, and how to feed your own wellness as a gifted adult with fringy kids.
mentioned in this episode:
Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred D. Taylor (book)
The Duel: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr by Judith St. George (book)
“Everybody is a Genius. But If You Judge a Fish by Its Ability to Climb a Tree, It Will Live Its Whole Life Believing that It is Stupid.”
episode one hundred and twenty: friends!
Heather and Jon continue chatting about relationships and this week they talk all things friends . . . extroverted friends, virtual friends, all the friends!
episode one hundred and nineteen: siblings!
Heather and Jon continue chatting about relationships and this week they tackle sibling relationships. If you have more than one child, you are well aware that nurturing and navigating sibling relationships is not for the faint of heart. Listen in as Heather and Jon talk about siblings, strategies, and trail off into a few random rabbit trails, too!
mentioned in this episode:
Wizard Quest
Quelf
episode one hundred and eighteen: adult relationships
It’s time for a new monthly topic! In this episode, Heather and Jon begin talking about Fringy relationships. It’s so important and so difficult to maintain healthy adult relationships, but Heather and Jon are going to try to give you some tips and commiseration!
episode one hundred and seventeen: travel tips for Fringy families
The whole Boorman family recently took a trip to Orlando, did the parks, did the airports, and all went surprisingly well! With some prior preparation they had great Fringy accommodations and are sharing them with you in this episode.
mentioned in this episode:
TSA cares
Universal studios Orlando disability pass
Walt Disney world disability pass
episode one hundred and sixteen: dad2dad with Tom
Listen in as Jon welcomes the first Fringy dad to the show to hear just what life is like from the perspective of the men in the Fringy universe!