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From Frustration to Fascination: Guiding Gifted Kids

By Dr. Joanne Foster

Dr. Joanne Foster, Author, Advocate for Gifted Learning

Dr. Joanne Foster, Author, Advocate for Gifted Learning

In this episode, Dr. Joanne Foster, an expert in gifted education and author, shares her journey and insights into supporting the wellbeing of gifted children. Originating from a classroom experience that sparked her interest in gifted education, Dr. Foster dives into topics such as motivating gifted children, the importance of finding an optimal match between a child’s interests and their learning tasks, and avoiding the potential pitfalls of labeling children with ‘potential.’

Dr. Foster discusses her books on procrastination and offers practical tips for parents to help their gifted children navigate their educational journeys while maintaining balance and resilience.

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Dr. Joanne Foster

JOANNE FOSTER, ED.D., is a multiple award-winning author across genres including parenting, education, children’s nonfiction, and juvenile fiction. Her expertise in educational psychology and child development informs her work, empowering parents and educators, and fostering children’s creativity and learning. Dr. Foster has written countless articles, and she has presented on a range of topics including how to nurture intelligence, creativity, motivation, and well-being. BUST YOUR BUTS and IGNITE YOUR IDEAS: CREATIVITY FOR KIDS, are children’s nonfiction books that have each won awards. Joanne's newest book, GRUMBLESOME, is a 32-page rhyming picture book for young children and their families, illustrated by Brandon Dorman. (Release Nov. 2026, published by Gifted Unlimited). For more information, and for lots of resources, go to https://joannefoster.ca

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