Despite the voiced maxim that “perfect isn’t possible”, an enormous quantity of individuals seek that holy grail of exceeding their astronomically high expectations for themselves. Gifted students are no exception. Come along with me and understand just what perfectionism indicates for gifted students. Sources Used: apa.org/monitor/nov03/manyfaces, chadd.org/attention-article/giftedness-adhd-a-strengths-based-perspective-and-approach/

Welcome guest stars Matthew Sherman, Trenton Green, Abigail Erlandson, Callie McBride, and Abigail Welsh as we delve into the green star perspective on what it means to be gifted! New Website: https://6462mr.wixsite.com/thegiftedmind

Wondering how to bolster and foster a healthy relationship with your teenager? Come along with me while I explore and discuss my personal answer to the age-old question from the opposite perspective.

What is the Growth Mindset and how can you apply it to the mind of a gifted student? Come along with me to discover how to adopt a new attitude towards life’s struggles. Special thanks to guest speaker Tara Budd! Here are links to two online tests and one worksheet to determine where your own perspective falls: https://www.londonacademyofit.co.uk/blog/interactive-quiz-fixed-vs-growth-mindset. https://www.mindsethealth.com/matter/growth-vs-fixed-mindset. https://olod.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/Mindset%20Quiz.pdf.

More often than not, gifted students are burdened with ambitious standards and expectations set by well-meaning parents and teachers. Come along with me and explore how and why these conjectures can significantly affect the gifted mind. Special thanks to guest speaker Erica Whitfield!

What does it really mean to be gifted? How does it set green star students apart? Meet your host and prepare to dive in!