The Gifted Neurodivergent Child Podcast
A podcast dedicated to understanding and cultivating 2e children to their full potential. Hosted by two gifted neurodivergent mothers raising 5 gifted neurodivergent children ages 0 to 23. Beth Anne and Lillian cover every topic parents raising neurodivergent children face. This podcast focuses on navigating the day to day high and lows of raising brilliant, beautiful, gifted, highly creative children.
Lillian Skinner is the founder of Gifted ND, Inc.,. She is also a Creative Intelligence Researcher, Philosopher, Silversmith, Prodigy/Savant Coach, Futurist, Systems Thinker and Consultant. Lillian hosts The Gifted Neurodivergent Podcast where each week she redefines the way the creative outliers move through the world. Focused on how the creative brain differs works differently from the neurotypical brain and what the value of each of the differences may be, she has turned most of the assumptions we have about neurodivergence on their head.
Beth Anne Johnson is the founder of Lamar Creative Co. LLC, A company that provides services in professional coaching, consulting, and creative services. Johnson knows companies and leaders can accelerate their success through creative innovation and strategic thinking.
The Gifted Neurodivergent Child Podcast
Growing The Sensitive Child's Comfort Zone
Our children are entering an uncertain future, necessitating a shift in parenting approaches from previous generations. It is crucial to prepare them for a world where many variables are currently unknown.
When confronted with the unknown, the best course of action is to focus on the known parts, and in this case, that would be the child. Cultivating a child involves helping them understand their strengths and guiding them in utilizing these strengths to overcome their weaknesses.
Regrettably, our education system and society often hinder the development of creativity in children. Current systems still operate under the assumption that graduates will follow traditional paths, such as working on assembly lines or in office spaces creating standardized products. Meanwhile, businesses and futurists are calling for professionals who can tap into their creative strengths and use them to innovate within the ever-evolving parameters of the future.
Beth Anne and Lillian share their experiences, discussing the challenges and rewards of raising five gifted Neurodivergent children spanning ages 0 to 23. With this diverse range, they encompass the full spectrum of experiences that parents face in today's world. The ultimate goal is to nurture independent, resilient adults capable of carving out their own paths, careers, crafts, and lives, regardless of the uncertainties the future may bring.
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