Eps 63: Dr. Joanne Foster and I Explore the Ups and Downs of Extra Curricular Activities

Today’s guest is Joanne Foster, an educational consultant and author of several parenting and educational books. Her work focuses on supporting and encouraging children’s well-being, intelligence, creativity, self-confidence, and productivity. As a mother of two and grandmother of three, she has over 30 years’ experience working with gifted children. She recently wrote an article about the lure of extracurricular activities. It’s a topic that every family has to face and deal with in their own way. Join us!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why extracurricular activities should complement what they’re learning in school
• Opportunities and demand
• How much choice should you give your children?
• The perceived pressure that parents feel regarding extracurricular activities
• Too much vs. too little
• Should you ever let a child QUIT an activity?
• Helping a child pick and choose activities
• Examples of extracurricular options that DON’T have to be stressful
• Advice for parents about setting boundaries
• Why kids need help in developing accountability for decisions

​What does Joyful Courage mean to you?

“For me, it means using my intelligence, drawing on past experiences, acquiring supports when needed, harnessing my creativity, and having faith in my ability to confront changes and challenges.”

Resources:

www.beyondintelligence.net. Being Smart about Gifted Education by Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster  Beyond Intelligence by Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster  Not Now, Maybe Later: Helping Kids Overcome Procrastination by Joanne Foster

And an article that Joanne was inspired to write after our interview: Too Invested in Your Child's Activities and Performance

Where to find Joanne:

Her website Facebook

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