Cultivating Excellence Podcast

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Jeff Selingo's website, https://jeffselingo.com/ , is full of resources for parents and professionals alike https://jeffselingo.com/resources as well as a page to sign up for his Next newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Be sure to get a copy of Jeff's new book, Dream School: Finding the College that's Right for You https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668056208/?bestFormat=true&am...

Iuri's website is chock full of videos, podcasts, advice, and positive wisdom for your whole family https://www.iuritmelo.com Both parents and educators can sign up for School Pulse, a phone based mental health intervention for teens that combines clinical expertise with cool tech https://schoolpulse.com/ Iuri's books--Mind Over Gray Matter: Training the Mind to Heal the Brain and Know Thy Selfie:...

The University of Chicago https://www.uchicago.edu/en Wesleyan University https://www.wesleyan.edu/index.html

Beth Felsen's information and resources are at Spectrum Transition Coaching https://spectrumtransitioncoaching.com/ Her course, College 101 and other online courses can be found here https://spectrumtransitioncoaching.com/courses/ A treasure trove of resources for families https://spectrumtransitioncoaching.com/the-ultimate-guide-for-parents-of-autistic-high-school-students/ The book you heard...

Here's the website for Educational Connections, Ann's tutoring company https://ectutoring.com/ Ann Dolin's webpage where you can book her to speak https://anndolin.ectutoring.com/ Her book, Getting Past Procrastination is great and available on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Past-Procrastination-Organized-Motivated/dp/1721938478/ref=sr_1_1?crid=386TRTUHBPTNU&dib=eyJ2Ijoi...

Learn more: www. WithUnderstandingComesCalm.com where you can find a bunch of videos, blog posts, resources and a link to Julie's newsletter. She also has information about her services for gifted and 2E adults. Julie's Book, Gifted and Distractible https://www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com/gifted-and-distractible/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withunderstandingcomescalm Instagram: h...

Dr. Plucker's JHU homepage https://education.jhu.edu/directory/jonathan-plucker-phd/ The Center for Talented Youth at JHU (highly recommend this program for accelerated learners!) https://cty.jhu.edu/ The Belin Blank Center https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/ The Davidson Institute https://www.davidsongifted.org/ The National Association for Gifted Children https://nagc.org/

Dr. Russell T. Warne's website https://russellwarne.com/ His books, In the Know: Debunking 35 Myths about Human Intelligence and Statistics for the Social Sciences: A General Linear Model Approach https://russellwarne.com/books/ Want to take an online IQ test for adult that is actually well researched and scientifically validated? Or have a less biased tool to assess your employee or future employ...

Dr. Jeremy Sharp, Licensed Psychologist, is Director and founder of the Colorado Center for Assessment in Fort Collins, Colorado https://www.coloradocac.com/ His popular podcast, The Testing Psychologist Podcast, includes information all about psychological/neuropsychological testing, different psychological/neuropsychological conditions (such as learning disabilities, Autism, and ADHD), and also...

Did you know that there are now post secondary college options neurodiverse students cropping up all over the country? College is now a dream that can come true for students with Autism, LD, Executive Functioning challenges and Intellectual Disability, but planning can get overwhelming! Our guest, Dr. Laura McKenna, Transition Specialist, Consultant, and parent, and I discuss different programs, h...

Dr. Jonathan Singer's Loyola University of Chicago Website https://news.luc.edu/stories/faculty-experts/jonathan-singer/ Here's the link to his wonderful podcast, The Social Work Podcast https://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/ Dr. Singer's book, Suicide in the Schools is a MUST READ for everyone who works with kids or works in a school https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Schools-Practitioners-Intervent...

Dr. Shreya Hessler, Licensed Psychologist, is owner of the Mindset Center in Bel Air, MD (just north of Baltimore) https://mindsetcenter.com/shreya-hessler-psy-d/ Dr. Hessler is a nationally recognized specialist in anxiety disorders, evidence based treatment, and wellness. She and her colleague, Casey Giovanazzi Kutner, founded Person Before Player, a nationwide consulting practice promoting the...

Ever wondered what elite college admissions coaches teach their student clients? Join expert Katherine Howitt as she gives you the inside scoop on how she helps her clients become more independent, select extracurriculars, and prep for standardized tests on their journey towards selective college admissions. Katherine Howitt, Academic Coach Website: https://www.katherinehowitt.com/academic-consult...

Join me for a deep dive into how gifted and high achieving kids learn, early signs of giftedness, characteristics of gifted learners, and specifics about what these kids need to thrive at school. I also get you up to speed on key vocabulary you'll need to know for successful advocacy. Plus, I alert you to common obstacles you're likely to encounter from people who don't grok giftedness!

Raising gifted children comes with unique challenges and rewards, so how do we help them thrive without letting their potential become a burden? In this episode of the Cultivating Excellence podcast, Dr. April Foreman, Director of Technology and Innovation at the Veterans Crisis Line of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, talks about her passion for giftedness and her experiences raising gifted...

Is your child intellectually gifted? What does it mean to have a high IQ? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Licensed Psychologist, gives you the insider scoop on what IQ tests measure, what it means to be intellectually gifted, and how to make sure your child in the best position to shine when they take an IQ test. IQ testing has a controversial reputation, but they are actually great predictor...

What if the key to academic success wasn’t just about studying harder but about learning smarter? In this episode of the Cultivating Excellence podcast, Steve Feldman, Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Private Prep, shares insights on tutoring, academic coaching, and standardized test preparation, emphasizing the importance of both subject expertise and student motivation. He advises parents to...

As college admissions become increasingly competitive, understanding the role of standardized testing can give students a crucial edge.  In this episode of the Cultivating Excellence podcast, Jared Friedland, founder of The Playbook, discusses the evolving role of standardized testing in college admissions and how students can strategically navigate the process to improve their chances of acceptan...

Parenting in the 21st century feels harder because it is harder, but what if you had the tools to navigate it with confidence? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Resnik, founder of Rebecca Resnik and Associates Psychology Care, introduces Cultivating Excellence, a podcast for professional parents navigating the challenges of raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha children in a rapidly changing, post-pandemic world...

Welcome to Cultivating Excellence, a podcast for smart professional parents who are passionate about their children's education, future success, and happiness! Join Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Licensed Psychologist, for practical advice and inspiration from renowned experts in parenting, education and psychology.