Podcasts by The Fringy Bit (reBoot)
REAL support and stories about loving someone who's wired a bit differently. Hosted by Heather & Jon, a married couple who are awesome therapists by day, and parenting 3 fringy kids by night. Kids on the fringes include kids who are gifted, have autism, SPD, or other developmental neuro-diversities.
Further podcasts by Heather & Jonathan Boorman
Podcast on the topic Kinder und Familie
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quarantine quip #8 from 2020-05-08T18:57:26
In an effort to maintain social connection in this time of social distancing, the fringy bit will be posting short episodes with strategies, support, silliness, a...
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quarantine quips #7 from 2020-04-10T18:20:10
In an effort to maintain social connection in this time of social distancing, the fringy bit will be posting short episodes with strategies, support, silliness, a...
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quarantine quips #6 from 2020-04-09T19:08:39
In an effort to maintain social connection in this time of social distancing, the fringy bit will be posting short episodes with strategies, support, silliness, a...
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quarantine quips #5 from 2020-04-06T21:16:02
In an effort to maintain social connection in this time of social distancing, the fringy bit will be posting short episodes with strategies, support, silliness, a...
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quarantine quips #4 from 2020-04-03T18:12:27
In an effort to maintain social connection in this time of social distancing, the fringy bit will be posting short episodes with strategies, support, silliness, a...
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quarantine quips #3 from 2020-03-28T16:24:31
In an effort to maintain social connection in this time of social distancing, the fringy bit will be posting short episodes with strategies, support, silliness, a...
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quarantine quips #2 from 2020-03-24T18:13:17
In an effort to maintain social connection in this time of social distancing, the fringy bit will be posting short episodes with strategies, support, silliness, a...
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mom2mom with Nikki from 2020-03-20T17:48:17
Listen in on another great conversation with another great mom! Nikki talks to Heather about life as a fringy mom, the ways she’s grown due to autism, the great p...
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bonus episode: quarantine quips #1 from 2020-03-19T20:09:01
staying sane during the pandemic insanity from 2020-03-17T18:04:03
People may have heard that there’s this world wide recommendation for social distancing! This is difficult for typical families. For fringy families this is downr...
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finding balance from 2020-03-13T20:56:59
It is so easy to become over involved and overwhelmed, yet as gifted souls it’s also damaging to be under involved and bored. How do we find the balance and help ...
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spirituality part 2, spirituality in the fringy family from 2020-02-28T22:00:22
Heather and Jon continue exploring the spirituality realm and reflect on the impact neurodiversity has on the development of one’s spiritual life.
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spirituality, what is it and why talk about it? from 2020-02-21T16:45:38
Jon and Heather start a new three part series this week as they dive into spirituality. Be kinda and patient . . . Heather’s voice is still on the mend!
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loneliness part two from 2020-01-24T21:29:24
This week Heather and Jon talk about loneliness as an adult. What makes us vulnerable to it and how do we feel less lonely?
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loneliness part one from 2020-01-19T17:14:09
According to former surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, we have an epidemic of loneliness in the United States. As fringy families, loneliness can often feel all to fa...
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knowing when to push and when to lay off from 2020-01-10T17:10:57
Fringy kids often can struggle with risk aversion, anxiety, depression and as a parent it can be difficult to know when to ease off of expectations and when to pu...
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surviving the holidays from 2019-12-23T21:41:33
Feeling a little crazy as you’re doing all the holiday stuff while also regulating your fringy kids who are so out of routine and overloaded with excitement and m...
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groveling apologies and holiday stories from 2019-12-13T22:40:19
Believe it or not, Heather and Jon haven’t completely fallen off the face of the earth. Being a fringy family you might be able to imagine the kind of stuff that’...
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Learning vs education from 2019-11-15T22:50:58
Heather and Jon dive into the world of education and learning, and consider ways to prioritize personal learning over conditioned external reward.
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bad therapy from 2019-10-18T20:24:41
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 t...
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gifted young adults with Mark Talaga from 2019-10-15T20:13:33
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...
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fatigue, mindset, and more from 2019-10-04T19:08:11
Listen in as Heather and Jon chat a bit about mindset, a bit about fatigue, a bit about over inclusivity and a bit more.
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ramblings about success from 2019-09-27T22:15:11
What is success? What are we teaching our gifted kids about success? Listen in as Heather and Jon explore ideas about success.
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the empathic child from 2019-09-20T23:01:39
In this episode Heather and Jon share the joys and exhausting challenges of raising an intensely empathic child.
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how families can help with addiction from 2019-09-07T00:12:33
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?
Video game addiction from 2019-08-23T20:23:41
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 jus...
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addiction vs obsession from 2019-08-16T19:35:53
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 ar...
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big ponderings by Heather and Jon from 2019-08-12T20:30:37
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!
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Fringy camps from 2019-07-14T18:33:35
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 he...
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understanding trauma&behavior with Jessica Sinarski from 2019-07-06T00:14:41
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...
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summer grief from 2019-06-27T15:27:36
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 diff...
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random ramblings of fringy parents in summer from 2019-06-21T19:54:30
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 ke...
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mom2mom with Linda from 2019-06-08T03:48:49
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 qu...
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adult relationships from 2019-05-17T20:18:48
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 healt...
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travel tips for Fringy families from 2019-05-11T18:19:10
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 gr...
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dad2dad with Tom from 2019-05-03T21:46:54
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!
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audio blog "closing the door and other executive difficulties" from 2019-04-26T19:58:18
Heather and Jon are taking a brief hiatus to regroup and produce more great Fringy content for you! We’ll be back with full episodes on May 3rd, but in the meanti...
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audio blog "dear friend of an exhausted, overwhelmed, drained mama of a differently wired child" from 2019-04-19T19:50:33
Heather and Jon are taking a brief hiatus to regroup and produce more great Fringy content for you! We’ll be back with full episodes on May 3rd, but in the meanti...
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Ode to the suckiness of being gifted from 2019-04-12T18:50:45
Heather and Jon are taking a brief hiatus to regroup and produce more great Fringy content for you! We’ll be back with full episodes on May 3rd, but in the meantime, enjoy...
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The G With Marc Smolowitz from 2019-04-02T00:31:36
Listen in as Heather and Jon chat with award-winning film maker Marc Smolowitz about his upcoming film "The G Word". As most conversations with gifted, creative folks go, this episode covers a p...
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mom2mom, Katie from 2019-04-01T00:48:01
Listen in on our first mom2mom chat as Heather welcomes Katie to the Fringy Bit! Heather and Katie chat about the particular pressures put on moms of differently wired kid...
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trauma interventions from 2019-03-22T21:46:26
Heather and Jon have talked about the why’s, what’s, and who’s of trauma and the impact of trauma, and in this episode they share strategies on how to address it when trau...
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the impact of trauma from 2019-03-15T16:46:21
Heather and Jon continue this month’s topic by considering the lasting impact of trauma.
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episode one hundred and eight: what is trauma? from 2019-03-12T16:46:35
Heather and Jon kick off the topic of the month by discussing just what, exactly, trauma is. In this episode we explore big T traumas, little t traumas, and trauma particu...
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welcome to the new and improved fringy bit podcast from 2019-03-01T20:12:25
Ok so a lot of it is basically going to be the same stuff you’ve grown to love, or at least tolerate, but we have decided it was time to mak...
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include the kids from 2019-02-24T23:52:32
So often we try to make decisions or solve problems without talking to our kids. In this episode, Heather and Jon chat about the whys and wa...
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prioritizing whole person wellness from 2019-02-12T00:57:35
Spend some time with Heather and Jon as they talk about what happens when the predictable becomes unpredictable and consider the importance ...
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masculinity from 2019-02-01T21:55:40
In today’s episode, Heather and Jon take on a topic of masculinity. What messages do men and boys get about who they are supposed to be and ...
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all things auditory with Shelley Francis from 2019-01-26T01:59:07
Listen in as Heather and Jon have a great conversation with audiologist and author, Shelley Francis. Shelley shares her insights on misophon...
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little kid anxiety from 2019-01-18T03:48:34
Listen in as Heather & Jon get Real about little kid anxiety: what it looks like, a tip or two, and how (dare we admit it) tiresome it can b...
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Random Ramblings of 2 Fringy Parents from 2019-01-11T04:01:37
Welcome to 2019! Join Jon and Heather as they celebrate surviving another fringy holiday season. In this episode we run the gamut, talking a...
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episode one hundred: celebrating fringy parenting fails from 2018-12-30T18:52:21
Phew! Episode 100 is finally here! Thanks for your patience, and enjoy this light-hearted episode as we revisit some favorite parenting fail...
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All things gaming from 2018-11-28T22:05:30
Tabletop games can be a favorite pastime for gifted minds.Join Heather and Jon as they chat about their views of gaming and provide a long l...
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intellectual indulgence from 2018-10-31T16:57:41
Ahh…doesn’t intellectual indulgence sound so warm and cozy and invigorating too? Join Heather and Jon as they talk about intellectual indul...
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episode ninety-five: mental drain&household management from 2018-10-23T20:55:44
Ever feel exhausted just moving through daily life as a fringy parent? There’s some very real reasons why you do! Join Heather & Jon as they chat/converse/de...
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finding other parents with kitty ver kuilen from 2018-10-18T02:12:35
You know that parenting these Fringy kids of ours is a unique journey that not just anyone can understand. Listen in as Heather speaks with ...
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socialization from 2018-10-10T22:49:09
Fringy. Gifted. Homeschooled. Living a life on the fringes means socialization isn’t always an easy thing. Ask any homeschool parent and the...
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how much fringy-ness should we share? from 2018-10-03T19:24:33
It can be hard to know how much to tell other people about our kids wiring. Do we tell the scout leader? the Sunday school teacher? the frie...
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when the shininess of a new school year is over from 2018-09-26T23:19:06
We are coming up to October; the time of year when the excitement of a new school year fades and the behaviors start popping up. Listen in a...
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Can't we just follow the IEP from 2018-09-21T20:01:57
Some years are easy, some years . . . . not so much, but either way it seems like it takes a few days (weeks? months?!) every school year to...
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episode eighty-nine: revisiting the Zones from 2018-09-13T01:13:31
This week, the three Fringy kids join Heather on the podcast! Join them as they review the Zones of Regulation and strategies to help the wh...
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shameless parenting with sara dean from 2018-09-05T23:56:05
Join Heather & Jon as they chat with Sara Dean from the Shameless Mom Academy! Sara is passionate about helping parents maintain their own identity in the midst of the child-rearing mayhem. The ...
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Differently wired with Debbie Reber from 2018-08-30T01:29:57
Today we are SO excited to have Debbie Reber on the Talky Bit. You may know her from her podcast or her books, and we're discussing what it is like to home school and be differently wired across...
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Screen Time from 2018-08-22T18:18:41
How much is too much? Is there such a thing as too little? Heather & Jon talk about how to navigate parenting in the digital age.
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taking the pressure off from 2018-08-08T22:13:06
Fringy Grief from 2018-08-01T22:36:13
In light of the recent and sudden loss of one of the gifted world's most influential leaders, this episode of the Fringy Bit podcast explores grief. While ...
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fringy family roadtrip from 2018-06-20T22:46:36
In this episode, Jon and Heather talk about and strategize about family road trips with fringy kids. This will also be the last episode of season two. we will return in August (if we survive our...
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dealing with rough times from 2018-06-14T02:35:25
Today we will be talking about and breaking down suicide, anxiety, and just all around helping YOURSELF when your kid is having a rough time. Enjoy.
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All things gifted with Lisa Van Gemert from 2018-06-07T13:48:57
Jon and Heather welcome Lisa Van Gemert to the Fringy Bit! Lisa (aka the gifted guru!) is an educator, author, speaker, and mom of gifted kids, not to mention a bit gifted herself. Together we t...
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June and May suck from 2018-05-30T18:26:37
You read the title... June and May suck. In this episode, Jon and Heather talk about/rant about the summer, awards, and schools along with all around difficulties of this time of year. Also an u...
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episode seventy-nine: disability or disobedience? from 2018-05-24T18:23:30
Knowing how to discipline these fringy kiddos of ours can be a challenge. Are they being defiant and disobedient? Or is this their differing ability? Is it punishable behavior or would we be ...
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Episode Seventy-eight: 2e Emotions from 2018-05-10T21:10:33
Ahh . . . emotions. They are complex and wonderful things. Gifted emotions are intensely complex and wonderful. 2e emotions are confusingly intensely complex and wonderful and not-so-wonderul! J...
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episode seventy-seven: Existential Depression from 2018-05-02T16:08:48
Gifted people tend to ask the big questions: What is the purpose of life? What happens after death? What is the point of it all? The big questions that do...
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episode seventy-six: Talking about Suicide from 2018-04-25T15:40:43
It's not always comfortable to talk about, but it's time to be uncomfortable and talk about it anyway. Suicidal thoughts can be an aspect of depression. Lis...
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episode seventy-five: Depression 102 - Helping Yourself from 2018-04-12T02:58:54
Heather & Jon continue their 4 part series on depression by focusing on depression in us parents. Parents of differently wired kids have a higher rate of dep...
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episode seventy-four: depression 101 - how to help your kids from 2018-04-03T23:02:40
Join Heather & Jon as they talk about ways to identify depression in your kiddo, and first steps toward helping them improve their mood. This is the first in...
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episode seventy-three: what's it like to live with dyspraxia? from 2018-03-20T15:30:57
Join Heather & KBEAR (!) as we talk all things dyspraxia. KBear shares her experiences living with dyspraxia and we consider ways you might recognize if your...
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episode seventy-two: Impulsive Blurts of Rightness from 2018-02-28T17:35:53
Does your gifted kid have a tendency to correct every. little. thing.? Ahem . . . Or maybe you do? Join Heather and Jon as they discuss that incessant need ...
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episode seventy-one: Full Vulnerability from 2018-02-20T01:08:39
Do you get tired of being a fringy parent? Listen as Heather and Jon discuss the post by Jenny @ Mommy Evolution "Listen
episode seventy - dysgraphia from 2018-02-03T17:25:06
Join Heather and Cub (!) as we talk about dysgraphia . . . what is it? How do you know if your child (or you) may have it? What do you do about it? Jon was...
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episode sixty-nine: Flow from 2018-01-22T03:26:14
Join Heather & Jon as they get in the flow about Flow! How can we assist our kids in finding their flow? What gets us in the zone? Listen up and find out!<...
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episode sixty-eight: supporting&communicating intense passion from 2018-01-17T16:30:28
In this episode, Heather & Jon rejoice that the holiday season is over and some normalcy is returning to the schedule. They also discuss strategies to suppor...
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episode sixty-seven: Fringy Grandparenting&a Smackerel of Finances from 2017-12-18T02:57:14
Welcome Grandad (!!) to the Fringy Bit talky bit! Heather & Jon chat with Roger Boorman, so yes, you get 2 handsome English accents for the price of one, about what it's like to be the grandpare...
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episode sixty-six: fringy teens&young adults with Corin from GHF from 2017-12-11T02:05:26
episode sixty-five: the core value conundrum from 2017-12-04T02:35:46
episode sixty-four: unfair advantage or accommodation? from 2017-11-27T01:59:14
episode sixty-three: embracing intensity from 2017-11-19T23:26:29
episode sixty-two: grown-ups with complex minds from 2017-11-13T00:33:09
episode sixty-one: Managing Risk Avoidance from 2017-11-05T22:40:15
After an unexpected 2 month hiatus (thanks, concussion!), WE'RE BACK!! Glad to be back with the Bits and to be able to finally share this fantastic interview with Mark Talaga, therapist with the...
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episode sixty: Back to School! from 2017-09-03T00:03:02
episode fifty-nine: vestibular sense from 2017-08-26T00:22:40
episode fifty-eight: Talking to Kids About the Tough Stuff from 2017-08-17T15:14:44
episode fifty-seven: Co-Parenting a Meltdown from 2017-08-10T14:15:33
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 ...
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episode fifty-six: discipline&the legalistic kid from 2017-08-02T14:12:19
episode fifty-five Perseverance from 2017-07-27T13:58:07
Heather and Jon are SO excited to welcome Simon Calcavecchia to the Fringy Bit podcast! Simon is the author and creator of the Frank and Mustard series and shares his story of living with quadr...
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episode fifty-four: 2e testing; a parent's perspective from 2017-07-10T13:44:21
episode fifty-three: choosing camps and activities from 2017-07-04T01:57:09
episode fifty-two: executive functioning from 2017-06-26T21:36:28
episode fifty-one: Yuck - Spring from 2017-05-23T02:48:02
While Spring brings about new growth, bright sunshine, and warmer weather, it also tends to bring crazy behaviors, more meltdowns, and general dis-ease among ...
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episode fifty: 50 Things We've Learned Being Fringy Parents from 2017-05-15T14:38:01
episode forty-nine: underestimating, meltdowns from praise, and baseball from 2017-05-09T19:22:25
episode forty-eight: Proprioceptive Sense from 2017-05-01T16:45:17
episode forty-seven: Let's Talk About Sex from 2017-04-28T00:09:26
episode forty-six: Gifted in Middle School from 2017-04-17T15:54:08
The Fringy Bit welcomes Katie, Maddy, and Drew, 3 middle school gifted girls! Listen to the conversation as they explain giftedness from their perspective and give great insight and suggestions...
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episode forty-five: Smells Like Gifted from 2017-04-10T15:08:29
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 movi...
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episode forty-four: Auditory Processing Tidbits from 2017-04-03T15:14:50
In this episode, Heather & Jon discuss auditory issues and strategies to help your fringy child (gifted, autism, adhd, spd) cope.
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episode forty-three: Relationships Part 5 - Your Adult Relationship from 2017-03-27T13:33:29
episode forty-two: Relationships Part 4 - Bullying from 2017-03-21T21:33:57
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 m...
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episode forty-one: Relationships Part 3 - Family Structure from 2017-03-13T14:38:11
episode forty: Relationships Part 2 - Knowing Yourself from 2017-03-06T14:33:25
episode thirty-nine: Relationships from 2017-02-27T14:17:37
episode thirty-eight: Perfectionism from 2017-02-20T14:43:18
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 ...
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episode thirty-seven: Love&Sibling Stuff from 2017-02-13T15:38:20
episode thirty-six: What To Do When Your Younger Child Surpasses Their Older Sibling from 2017-02-06T14:08:08
episode thirty-five: Dyspraxia&Emotion Regulation Tools from 2017-02-02T14:34:20
episode thirty-four: Sensory Processing Disorder from 2017-01-23T14:11:02
episode thirty-three: Asking for Help from 2017-01-16T16:02:04
episode thirty-two: Identifying BIG Emotions from 2017-01-10T23:50:12
episode thirty-one: All Things IEP from 2017-01-03T14:28:21
Seeing as fringy kids are differently wired (gifted, 2e, ASD, SPD, etc), they often learn differently than more typical kiddos. This can make navigating the...
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episode thirty: Co-Parenting Part 2 from 2016-12-19T15:57:30
episode twenty-nine: DIY Sensory Tools from 2016-12-12T22:54:28
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 th...
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episode twenty-eight: interoceptive sense&co-parenting part I from 2016-12-05T16:32:38
episode twenty-seven: Education Options - Homeschooling from 2016-12-01T15:56:58
episode twenty-six: family gatherings from 2016-11-22T04:40
It's Thanksgiving 2016 here in the United States, which means there will be big family gatherings, big, big changes in schedules, and potentially big meltdow...
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episode twenty-five: education from 2016-11-15T15:13:52
In this episode, Heather & Jon discuss educating our Fringy Kids. Gifted, special needs, children with autism or sensory processing disorder have unique ne...
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episode twenty-four: Sensory Intensity from 2016-11-09T22:05:32
In this episode, Heather & Jon discuss the hypersensitive sensory systems that many gifted individuals can experience. We consider strategies to help regula...
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episode twenty-three: Sleep! from 2016-10-31T15:26:08
In this episode, Jon and Heather consider all the ups, downs, ins and outs of sleep! Many of our Fringy Kids (gifted, ASD, SPD, etc) have sleep issues, whic...
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episode twenty-two: Collaborative Problem-Solving from 2016-10-24T15:24:58
In this episode, Heather & Jon discuss a strategy that helps find solutions to repeat problematic behaviors. And as an added bonus, Jon even serenades us al...
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episode twenty-one: Getting Breaks and Couple Stuff from 2016-10-17T16:17:13
In this episode of the Fringy Bit podcast, Jon and Heather discuss self-care and couple-care. How do we make sure our relationships remain strong and allow ...
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Episode 20 from 2016-10-10T16:38:03
episode nineteen-Big Emotions from 2016-10-03T00:57:32
This episode is filled with BIG EMOTION as Jon and Heather discuss emotional intensity. Learn more about just what emotional intensity is and how to help ou...
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Bonus Bit #3 from 2016-09-29T13:40:21
In this Bonus Bit, Heather and Jon discuss the question of twice exceptionality - how do we get our 2e kids identified and connected with the appropriate se...
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episode eighteen - for the days you just don't want to be a fringy parent from 2016-09-27T18:52:16
We all have days when we'd simply like to "tag out" of parenting. In this episode, Heather and Jon talk about one of those days and consider strategies to ...
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episode seventeen - Transitions from 2016-09-19T01:54:59
If you have a differently wired kiddo, you know that transitions can be difficult. In this episode, Heather and Jon talk strategies to help manage these tra...
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Bonus Bit #2 from 2016-09-15T14:10:14
episode sixteen - Imaginational Intensity from 2016-09-12T14:53:55
Join Heather and Jon as they discuss the creative side of gifted kiddos. In this episode we consider the pros and cons of having intense imaginations and s...
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Bonus Bit #1 from 2016-09-08T16:40:23
Listen to our first ever Bonus Bit - where Heather & Jon respond to a question/issue raised by fellow "bit", Danica. We discuss perfectionism, pressure, sense of worth, and accepting difference...
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episode fifteen - Spirituality from 2016-09-05T02:25:22
In this episode, Heather and Jon welcome Kelly Lamon, pastor at Woodbury Peaceful Grove United Methodist church to discuss all things spiritual. Fringy kids...
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episode fourteen - They Just Don't Understand from 2016-08-29T01:45:55
In this episode, Heather & Jon discuss the reality that family and friends without a differently wired kid, simply don't understand. Sadly, this can result ...
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episode thirteen - the insatiably curious from 2016-08-21T19:52:02
In lucky episode number 13, Heather & Jon discuss all things intellectually intense. Learn strategies to keep your own sanity while you're raising a child w...
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episode twelve - Fringy Siblings from a Grown-Ups Perspective from 2016-08-15T01:27:39
Here's the second part of our 2 episode series on being a sibling of a Fringy Kid. In this episode, Heather & Jon are joined by Katie Robinson, licensed me...
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episode eleven - Fringy Siblings from a Kid's Perspective from 2016-08-15T01:01:15
Siblings of Fringy Kids have their own unique needs and experiences. This episode is the first of a 2-part series in which Heather & Jon interview Fringy Sibs. In this one, we interview Cub, w...
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episode ten - guilt from 2016-08-08T02:12:45
The Fringy Bit welcomes Brian Burns of Burns Family Consulting to the podcast! Brian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and talks to Heather and Jon about ways to manage guilt effecti...
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episode nine - Why won't you just SIT STILL!!! from 2016-08-01T02:37:13
This episode focuses on the joys and challenges of psychomotor intensity. Heather & Jon will guide you through strategies to help you tolerate (and appreciate) your constantly moving fringy kid...
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episode eight - This is NOT a vacation! from 2016-07-25T02:13:04
Inspired by a friend in the Fringy Bit Community, this episode is dedicated to discussing, problem solving, and finding the humor in vacationing with our fri...
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episode seven - self-compassion from 2016-07-20T20:38:41
As parents, we are often our own worst critics. Listen to Heather and Jon discuss the practice and benefits of self-compassion. Parenting our fringy kids (gifted, autistic, special needs, spd,...
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episode six - Intensity from 2016-07-16T22:30:21
Polish psychologist, Kazimierz Dabrowski, identified 5 innate intensities (he called them overexcitabilities - listen to the episode to hear why we call them intensities instead) that are common...
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episode five - Fun?? from 2016-07-11T18:15:19
In this episode, Heather and Jon talk about fringy fun. In reality, they discuss the fact that being gifted, being autistic, being differently wired can actually feel like the fun gets sucked r...
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episode 4 - Anxiety part II from 2016-07-11T03:30
In this episode, Jon & Heather continue the conversation about anxiety, providing practical strategies to manage anxiety effectively. They also discuss internal vs external processing.
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episode three - the rough days&Anxiety Part I from 2016-07-07T03:47:16
In episode three, Heather & Jon share some REAL parenting struggles and mistakes made on one of the "rough days" of parenting a differently wired child. Also, they discuss Anxiety; why it's com...
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episode two - what?! gifted people are differently wired?! from 2016-07-07T03:32:49
In the second episode, Jon & Heather explain why The Fringy Bit includes gifted individuals under the label "differently wired".
gifted, differently wired, parenting, family, support, spd...
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episode one - introductions from 2016-07-06T03:41:54
In the first episode of the Fringy Bit podcast, Heather & Jon introduce themselves and discuss the hopes and plans for the podcast and the Fringy Bit community at-large.
gifted, autism, ...
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