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Gifted first generation college students
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Challenges & Solutions
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This series addresses ways to support the unique strengths and challenges of gifted first generation college students. First generation college students are more likely to be members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, come from low income households, and commute from home. Sadly, these traits are also commonly associated with students dropping out of college. In this series you will explore ways to support your gifted first generation college student including strategies to help you:
- Build positive relationships with your maturing child
- Support your child’s social emotional well-being
- Talk to teens in positive ways and how to give effective feedback
- Recognize the importance of mindset
- Effectively foster independence in your child
- Set limits and reduce conflict
- Grow your understanding of stress and the brain
Course Lessons
- Positive Connections for More Cooperation (Teens)
- Talking to Teens Communication for Connection: Part 1
- Talking to Teens Communication for Connection: Part 2
- Use Effective Feedback to Support Courage and Confidence
- Growth Thinking and Self-Worth
- 10 Teen Tasks: How You Can Help
- Stress Reduction for Youth and Parents
- Support the Social Emotional Health of Gifted Teen Students
- Less Conflict, More Solutions
- Tweens and Teens: Plan for Independence – Part 1
- Tweens and Teens: Plan for Independence – Part 2
- Parenting Teens: Effective Discipline
- Stress, the Brain and Emotional Well-Being in your Teen