25. Strength-Based Parenting & Schooling for Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids (with Sam Young)

Описание: It’s heartbreaking to watch your child struggle, whether at school or on the playground. Yet it's an all-too-common experience, especially for parents of bright and quirky kids.


Today's guest shares my determination to change that!


In this conversation with with Sam Young (aka “Mr. Sam”), founder of Young Scholars Academy, you'll hear about strength-based schooling, how to apply the principles at home in your parenting, and why this can be especially transformational for gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurodivergent kids.


RELATED RESOURCES:


👉 Young Scholars Academy (https://youngscholarsacademy.org/) (use code "DRGILA10" for 10% off!)


👉 Free Summer Camp Open House for Young Scholars Academy (https://youngscholarsacademy.org/open...)


ABOUT SAM YOUNG (aka "Mr. Sam")


Sam Young, M.Ed., is the Head of School at Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, virtual village that empowers gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurodivergent students to thrive!


Sam is a two-time Fulbright Scholar, TEDx presenter, keynote speaker, and a neurodivergent person himself, who has committed his life to supporting clever, quirky students to overcome the harmful deficit-based system and develop their superpowers, and lead strength-based, talent-focused lives!


👉 Website (https://youngscholarsacademy.org/) (use code "DRGILA10" for 10% off!)


👉 Facebook (  / ysaenrichment  )


👉 Instagram (  / young_scholars_academy  )


👉 [FREE] The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Stop Struggling and Start Living a Strength-Based Life (https://youngscholarsacademy.ck.page/...)


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