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Summit Center Update
July 2024
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Hello Dan,
Summer is the perfect time to pause, reset, and spend some quality time with your family. Change up your routine, get outdoors, or do something creative together. It's also a good time to schedule a consultation appointment with our team.
| Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan: New Podcasts on Being Wired Differently, Balancing Screentime, Radical Resilience, and Celebrating an Anniversary | Dr. Dan spoke with new guests in the last month: author Erin Geddes; screentime consultant Emily Cherkin; life coach and consultant Andy Garrett; and Lady to Lady podcast hosts Babs Gray, Brandie Posey, and Tess Barker. A bonus episode discussing answers to listener questions was also posted. | |
And That’s Okay: I’m Wired Differently with Erin Geddes
Dr. Dan speaks to author Erin Geddes (who proudly looks at the world and life differently) about her mission is to support all kinds of families and all kinds of kids to celebrate viewing the world just a little bit differently. On this episode, Dr. Dan and Erin talk about her life story and her children’s book And That’s Okay: I’m Wired Differently which celebrates the vibrant, silent world of neurodivergent kids and their loved ones. Erin is autistic and ADHD and was formally diagnosed as an adult. Her children’s book will help parents, children, and teachers.
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The Screentime Solution: Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family with Emily Cherkin
Dr. Dan interviews Emily Cherkin, MEd. about her work with parents and schools about the tech-intentional approach to screen time. Dr. Dan and Emily discuss how Emily (known as The Screentime Consultant) empowers parents to understand and balance family screen time, and surmount the challenges facing families in today’s highly digitized world. Emily’s book is The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family.
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Listener Questions About Parenting in the Summer and Parent Footprint Celebrates an Anniversary
Our new Sitting Down with Dr. Dan bonus episode is here and so is the summer heat and humidity! Dr. Dan and podcast producer Laura Rossi discuss all things summer today - from routines, anxiety, parent guilt, parent burnout, swim safety and more. Plus our 3rd year anniversary with Exactly Right Media! Each month Dr. Dan answers listener questions about parenting (and adulting, too!) on our Sitting Down with Dr. Dan bonus episodes. Please email your questions to podcast@drdanpeters.com or DM us on social media.
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Radical Resilience with Andy Garrett
Dr. Dan has a new conversation with our memorable and impactful guest Andy Garrett to further discuss his work about identity, uncertainty, and creating a plan to live life on purpose. On this episode, Dr. Andy talks to Dr. Dan about his ongoing work as a life coach, consultant, and the world’s leading authority on Radical Resilience. Andy asks: why, if we have all the hallmarks of success, do we still feel empty? This episode (and Andy’s previous episode) are two unforgettable and paradigm-shifting conversations.
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Lady to Lady: An Unfiltered Interview with Barbara, Brandie, and Tess
Dr. Dan celebrates our show’s three- year anniversary with Exactly Right Media with the three hosts of Exactly Right’s Lady to Lady podcast: Babs Gray, Brandie Posey, and Tess Barker. Our three guests laugh, riff, and talk all things podcasts, bangs, friendships, family, comedy, feminism, and much more with Dr. Dan. Thanks to all of our incredible listeners - we have many exciting guests and episodes planned for year four with Exactly Right!
| Listen and subscribe to any episode on your favorite podcast platform, or on our web site. | |
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Learn how to find the best educational environment for your 2e child, whether that be a public, independent, 1-1, or alternative school option. At this FREE webinar, Summit Center psychologist Dr. Lisa White will discuss what factors are important in choosing a school (the academics might be the least of it!), what questions to ask to find out whether a school could be a good fit, the fallacy of the "perfect" school, and how to determine if a school experience is a success or not working. We'll also cover how to be honest about your child’s needs while still letting them shine as an applicant.
Wednesday, September 18, at 12 noon PDT. Attend online for free; recording available later for a fee.
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July 17 (TODAY!): Young Scholars Academy’s Virtual Open House
Young Scholars Academy is a virtual enrichment program that helps gifted and twice-exceptional students to feel seen, nurtured, and happy as heck through strength-based courses, camps, and community! Attend their Fall open house TODAY, Wednesday, at 4 pm Pacific time, 7 pm Eastern. Learn about upcoming courses, meet the mentors, and connect with others in the community. Learn more & RSVP:
https://youngscholarsacademy.ck.page/fall-openhouse-24
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August 11-13: Executive Function Summit
Seth Perler brings together leading experts who “get your child,” to teach eye-opening, unconventional, and practical tools designed to help revolutionize how you support your child. This year’s theme is “Implementation.” Sign up and watch for free, pay for extended access. Learn more & register:
https://executivefunctionsummit.com/
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