Summit Center Update
September 2020
Greetings!

We continue to be presented with adversity with devastation from the fires and poor air quality in California this past week. And yet, we must be grateful for what we do have when so many are without. We hope you can do what you need to do for you, stay connected to your family and friends, and reach out for support when needed. We are sending our best to you and your family.
Blog: Finding the Right School Fit,
by Dr. Lisa White
Are you wondering whether public school, private school, or homeschooling might be the best option for your child who is gifted, 2e, or has learning challenges? There are a lot of things to consider when making that choice. Learn more in this new blog post from Summit Center’s Dr. Lisa White.
Parent Footprint Podcast with Dr. Dan: Teenage Authenticity, Family Relationships, and Life in Your 20s
Dr. Dan spoke with three compelling guests last month about relationships and parenting older children.

Help teenagers develop authenticity with Sarah Anderson – Episode #91
Dr. Dan welcomed Sarah Andersen, a personal development coach and founder of The Real Girl Lifestyle, as well as Director of The Graced By Grit foundation.

Sarah focuses on teen girls and young women however her advice on today’s episode is for all teens and is filled with empowering messages. The podcast discussion is about authenticity, why its important for teenagers to develop, and how our culture cane make this difficult.

Parenting and Happiness with KJ Dell’Antonia – Episode #92
Dr. Dan welcomes author and journalist KJ Dell’Antonia to the podcast to discuss her parenting, her writing career and her newest book, a debut novel The Chicken Sisters, and how to find happiness in everyday parenting experiences.

KJ is also the author How To Be A Happier Parent and the writer of the viral New York Times parenting essay “Why I Didn’t Answer Your Email.”  KJ Dell’Antonia is former editor of the NYTimes’ Motherlode blog and a co-host of the #AmWriting podcast.

KJ and Dr. Dan discuss many parenting topics in this episode including what happy parents can do well, how to change your “parenting narrative,” and how to put sports and other kids' activities in their proper place. Listen to the episode

The Rocket Years with Elizabeth Segran – Episode #93
Dr. Dan welcomes author Elizabeth Segran to discuss her book The Rocket Years: How Your Twenties Launch the Rest of Your Life. In her encouraging new book, Elizabeth arms young people and their concerned parents with the tools to confront uncertain times and to make the most of the critical “twenties” years to create a “dream” life.

Dr. Dan and Elizabeth talk about how the twenties can be a launchpad for a bright and successful future covering career, marriage, family, friends, and beyond. Listen to the episode
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Virtual Discussion Group for Parents
Summit Center’s Discussion Group for Parents of Gifted and 2e Children will be held virtually on Monday nights, 7:00-8:00 pm, starting October 19. This group will discuss the unique challenges that gifted or twice-exceptional children bring to families, including their social emotional needs, especially as families work and learn remotely. 5 sessions through Google Meet /Hangout. Facilitated by Dr. Ellena Chen certified SENG facilitator, of Summit Center’s Walnut Creek office. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
Let's Talk 2e Speaker Q&A with Dr. Peters
Dr. Dan Peters will participate in the follow-on live question-and-answer session for paid registrants of the Let’s Talk 2e conference from With Understanding Comes Calm. The session will take place on Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 pm Eastern/4:00 pm Pacific.
This virtual conference for parents of gifted and twice exceptional children (formerly known as “2 Days of 2e”) is still available on demand.
Oct. 5-9: Happily Family Conference
Dr. Dan Peters is among 25 mindful parenting experts presenting at the Happily Family Online Conference. Discover effective tools to have healthy tech boundaries, fostering resilience in difficult times, coping skills for big feelings, racial justice, managing friendships online, how to talk to kids about sex and the gender spectrum, and much more. Get your free pass at the link below.
Happier parents know what is really important, what really endangers their children, what is really going to cause a problem, and what is just ‘sound and fury.’ Almost all of the threats that our kids face are not lions and tigers. It’s great for our kids to see us put things that can feel really catastrophic… into perspective.”
– KJ Dell Antonia, on the Parent Footprint podcast
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