286: Heather Boorman: Fringy Parents and Fringy Kids

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

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