EPISODE · Nov 21, 2018 · 57 MIN
286: Heather Boorman: Fringy Parents and Fringy Kids
from Shameless Leadership · host Sara Dean
Heather Boorman lives an intensely joy-filled and full life as a homeschooling mom to 3 fringy kids and the executive director and therapist with Boorman Counseling. She passionately advocates for differently wired kids and adults through her work as a national speaker, writer & podcaster at The Fringy Bit. Heather’s also the author of The Gifted Kids Workbook, which provides mindfulness-based activities to help kids reduce stress, balance emotions, and build confidence. Listen in to hear Heather share: How she meets the unique needs of her three fringy kids through a mix of homeschooling and traditional schooling Her definition of fringy kids Common misconceptions of gifted kids and parenting gifted kids The importance of self-compassion when parenting fringy kids Why it’s ok to go AWOL sometimes – and what to do if you suspect another mom might have gone AWOL Links and Resources Mentioned: Get on the Wait List for MOMENTUM Mamas Wait List Connect with Heather online: The Fringy Bit Connect with Heather locally: Boorman Counseling Connect with Heather on Facebook Workbook: The Gifted Kids Workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Songfinch: To save $20 off your Personalized Song From Scratch, go to Songfinch and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. Homesick Candles: Save 10% off any order over $50 and get free shipping at Homesick Candles when you use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. Hint Water: To get 36 bottles of Hint Water for just $36 visit Hint Drink Water and use the promo code SHAMELESS at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Heather Boorman lives an intensely joy-filled and full life as a homeschooling mom to 3 fringy kids and the executive director and therapist with Boorman Counseling. She passionately advocates for differently wired kids and adults through her work as a national speaker, writer & podcaster at The Fringy Bit. Heather’s also the author of The Gifted Kids Workbook, which provides mindfulness-based activities to help kids reduce stress, balance emotions, and build confidence. Listen in to hear Heather share: How she meets the unique needs of her three fringy kids through a mix of homeschooling and traditional schooling Her definition of fringy kids Common misconceptions of gifted kids and parenting gifted kids The importance of self-compassion when parenting fringy kids Why it’s ok to go AWOL sometimes – and what to do if you suspect another mom might have gone AWOL Links and Resources Mentioned: Get on the Wait List for MOMENTUM Mamas Wait List Connect with Heather online: The Fringy Bit Connect with Heather locally: Boorman Counseling Connect with Heather on Facebook Workbook: The Gifted Kids Workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Songfinch: To save $20 off your Personalized Song From Scratch, go to Songfinch and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. Homesick Candles: Save 10% off any order over $50 and get free shipping at Homesick Candles when you use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. Hint Water: To get 36 bottles of Hint Water for just $36 visit Hint Drink Water and use the promo code SHAMELESS at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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286: Heather Boorman: Fringy Parents and Fringy Kids
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