How to Help Gifted Kids | Back to School Series

What if your child is incredibly bright but struggles with homework, organization, emotional regulation, or the transition from school to home? In this episode of Mom’s Way to Wellness, Aida talks with Mark Talaga, host of the Hopelessly Gifted podcast, about what giftedness really looks like beyond academic achievement.

Together, they explore asynchronous development, executive functioning, anxiety, perfectionism, and the “after-school crash” that many parents see but may not understand. Mark also shares practical guidance for advocating for gifted children, recognizing when additional assessment may be helpful, separating identity from achievement, and building a supportive team around your child as they navigate the school year.

If you’re parenting a gifted child who seems to hold it together at school but falls apart at home, this conversation will help you better understand what may be happening beneath the surface—and how you can support your child with greater compassion and confidence.

💫Listen to the Hopelessly Gifted Podcast at: https://www.hopelesslygifted.com/#Live

💫Connect with Mark Tagala at: https://www.centerforidentitypotential.com/

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Is your child suddenly asking to stay home from school, struggling at bedtime, or complaining of frequent stomachaches or headaches? These behaviors may be signs of school anxiety.

In Part 2 of the Mom’s Way to Wellness Back to School Series, Aida Maravillas, LCSW, shares 3 signs that your child may be struggling with anxiety about school and how anxiety can show up through behavior and physical symptoms.

You’ll learn how to recognize patterns, identify potential triggers such as academic pressure, bullying, or peer conflict, and support your child in developing greater emotional awareness and healthy coping skills.

Sometimes the behavior is communicating something our children don’t yet have the words to say. Learning to look beneath the behavior can help us respond with greater understanding—and become better advocates for our kids.

Subscribe to Mom’s Way to Wellness and follow along with the Back to School Series for more practical mental health support for moms and their children.

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Back-to-school season can bring excitement, but it can also bring anxiety, overwhelm, and a heavier mental load for moms.

In Part 1 of the Back to School Series, Aida Maravillas explores why the transition from summer to a new school year can feel so overwhelming and shares 3 mindset shifts to help moms move into the season with less anxiety: Be Present, Be Flexible, and Reframe.

You don’t have to leave behind the parts of summer that helped you feel more connected, calm, and cared for. Learn how to carry what worked into the next season while preparing for what your family needs.

You can prepare for the new school year without putting yourself on the shelf.

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