Parent Webinars

In this interactive workshop, parents will be introduced to the four core elements of purpose and learn how they can support their children in cultivating purpose along every stage of their educational journey.  The post Parent Webinar: Navigating An Uncertain Future: Applying The New Science of Purpose In School & Life (English & Spanish Available) appeared first on TEMPO+.

Processing and managing emotions is hard for even the most level-headed of us. For gifted and twice-exceptional kids and teens, dealing with "all the feels" can be exhausting. The skills needed to develop emotional regulation can be developed over time with guidance and compassion from parents. Emily Kircher-Morris will break down the 4-step process of emotional regulation so we can help our kids who are "a little bit extra" find healthy ways to manage their emotions.  The post Parent Webinar: Helping Gifted Kids Manage “All the Feels” (Available in English and Spanish) appeared first on TEMPO+.

Andi McNair shares how families and classrooms can partner to make learning meaningful through the connections that the Genius Hour experience can provide. The post Parent Webinar: Family Passion Projects: Utilizing Genius Hour to Learn, Grow, and Serve Together (Available in English and Spanish) appeared first on TEMPO+.

In this session, attendees will delve into the critical topic of mental health challenges students face and the significance of fostering connections and relationships in their lives. The post Parent Webinar: Connection Before Content appeared first on TEMPO+.

“The data we gathered for your child does not demonstrate a need for gifted services at this time.” As a parent, this statement can result in a wide range of emotions. Knowing what steps to take next may alleviate concern and frustration. This article provides a few suggestions for conversations you can have with gifted administrators in your school district. The post My Child Did Not Qualify: Next Steps appeared first on TEMPO+.

If you’re looking to rev up your child’s curious mind, try checking out one of thes 10 YouTube channels. Target age ranges are listed for each site, but every gifted kid is different and some younger children will be fascinated by channels listed for older students and vice versa. The post 10 YouTube Channels that Foster Curiosity in Kids appeared first on TEMPO+.

Our gifted/2e students often experience more adversity in school due to their complex, cognitive nature. They are often misunderstood or thought to be doing fine, when on the inside, they may not be. Low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression are just some of the emotional issues that this population of wonderfully neurodiverse children and teens are prone to struggling with, and some are silently struggling without parents or teachers even aware. Explore the emotional implications of common scenarios in school that fuel difficult emotional challenges for neurodiverse students. Help to remedy these struggles by learning about what parents and teachers can do to create support and resilience. The post Parent Webinar: The Emotional Challenges of Gifted & Twice-Exceptional Children & How to Help Them Rise Above Them (Available in English and Spanish) appeared first on TEMPO+.

Our gifted/2e students often experience more adversity in school due to their complex, cognitive nature. They are often misunderstood or thought to be doing fine, when on the inside, they may not be. Low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression are just some of the emotional issues that this population of wonderfully neurodiverse children and teens are prone to struggling with, and some are silently struggling without parents or teachers even aware. Explore the emotional implications of common scenarios in school that fuel difficult emotional challenges for neurodiverse students. Help to remedy these struggles by learning about what parents and teachers can do to create support and resilience. The post Parent Webinar: Balancing Brilliance: Nurturing Executive Function and Mental Health in Gifted Kids (Available in English and Spanish) appeared first on TEMPO+.

Too often, programs for gifted learners are designed that do not meet their unique intellectual & psychosocial needs. During this session, Dr. Davis will discuss the importance of listening to gifted learners to gain a better understanding of their aspirations. interests and goals. Self-empowerment strategies, tips for making programs more accessible, vignettes of diverse students advocating for themselves, and recommendations from parents aimed to improve student success outcomes will be shared. The post Parent Webinar: Listen, Liberate, & Support: Teaching Gifted Students to Self-Advocate (Available in English and Spanish) appeared first on TEMPO+.

One of the most challenging things about raising gifted children (as if it’s not hard enough) is when that child has a neurotypical peer.  The post “They Started It!!” Raising Gifted and Neurotypical Siblings Together appeared first on TEMPO+.