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Dad Reviews with @LaneVidsACTIVITY BOOK FOR KIDS AT CHURCH | Mass Journal for Catholic Kids Unboxing and ReviewACTIVITY BOOK FOR KIDS AT CHURCH | Mass Journal for Catholic Kids Unboxing and Review: https://geni.us/TYaBhMore from Ginny Kochis: https://geni.us/h56QkiHey Dads, Sometimes our kids have trouble focusing at mass when we go to church, and one day after mass we saw our friend’s daughter with this book, which is a mass journal for catholic kids. It’s a journal that follows along with the readings and then it asks the kids questions that pertain to the readings.We saw that our friend’s daughter was jo...2025-03-1104 min
Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein#73 The Holy in the Hot Mess with Ginny KochisSend us a textIn this episode Persistence in Prayer, host Kylie Hein welcomes Ginny Kochis, a Catholic wife, mom of three twice-exceptional children, former high school English teacher, and adjunct professor.Ginny shares her journey of embracing her neurodivergent children’s unique traits and finding her own path to spiritual fulfillment. Start listening to hear more on...Navigating the challenges of perfectionism, anxiety, and the feeling of being different, especially for women diagnosed later in life with ADHD or other neurodivergent conditions. Why growth mindset from a Catholic perspective makes sense for y...2024-09-1046 min
The Homeschooling Saints PodcastEpisode 179: Blink and We’ll Miss it!Today we’re talking about a wonderfully pure-of-heart romantic novel you will not want to miss! It’s written from the perspective of a gifted, neurodivergent teen, and I believe it will bless you and your teens with its captivating plot and fascinating heroine. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to tell us about her new novel, Blink and We’ll Miss It!
Find Ginny Kochis here: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/
Blink and We'll Miss It: http://www.ginnykochis.com/blinkandwellmissit
Writing Coaching for Teens and Adults: http://www.ginnykochis.com/services...2023-11-0832 minThe Homeschooling Saints PodcastEpisode 176: Neurodivergent Teens & Their Fragile FaithThis world is tough on teens, especially if they’re neurodiverse. On a daily basis, they are influenced by powerful forces of cultural indoctrination, so our most vulnerable kids need insightful support from the people who love them most. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us learn about Neurodivergent Teens & Their Fragile Faith.
Find Ginny Kochis here: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/
Ginny's original resources!
Choosing Your Patron Saint: A Guide for Catholic Youth
https://notsoformulaic.com/product/choosing-your-patron-saint-a-guide-for-catholic-youth
Made for Greatness: Thrive Edition (A Growth...2023-10-1836 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsA Book Flight Representing Neurodivergent Teens with Author Ginny Kochis (E46)Send us a textIn today’s episode, I am chatting with Ginny Kochis. Ginny writes books for the unique and unrepeatable, for teens and adults who don’t quite fit the mold. She tells stories about love, friendship, faith and family starring differently-wired characters. Since 2016, Ginny has supported Christian families raising differently-wired children through her online community, Not So Formulaic. She has been a contributing writer for Fat Brain Toys, The Mighty, Catholic Mom, and GHF. A former high school English teacher and Adjunct Professor of Developmental English, Ginny has over twenty years of experience teaching writ...2023-10-0449 min
Autistic and ADHD Kids Parenting Strategies: Every Brain is Different9 - Ginny Kochis and Books for SupportHere's what to expect on the podcast:How do parents with ADHD manage their own challenges while raising differently-wired kids?Tips on enhancing executive functioning.What resources and support are available for parents who are raising differently-wired kids?Why do neurodivergent individuals use masking?And much more! About Ginny:Ginny Kochis is a twice-exceptional mom raising three twice-exceptional kids, ages 8, 12, and 16. The eldest is autistic; the younger two have been diagnosed with GAD/OCD/ADHD. Her husband is also Twice Exceptional. Her nonfiction work is faith-based, and her fiction is secular. She is c...2023-09-2524 min
Autistic and ADHD Kids Parenting Strategies: Every Brain is Different1 - Ginny Kochis and Twice Exceptional ChildrenAbout Ginny:Ginny Kochis is a twice-exceptional mom raising three twice-exceptional kids, ages 8, 12, and 16. The eldest is autistic; the younger two have been diagnosed with GAD/OCD/ADHD. Her husband is also Twice Exceptional. Her nonfiction work is faith-based, and her fiction is secular. She is comfortable speaking from both perspectives: her work with neurodivergent families is not limited to those who ascribe to any particular faith. Her main goal is to provide support and encouragement for those who are neurodivergent, helping them navigate a world that is decidedly neurotypical in a manner that fits within their o...2023-09-1810 min
True Presence: Helping Overwhelmed Catholic Moms Design a life of Purpose and Presence | a Catholic PodcastGinny Kochis shares Strategies for how Catholic Moms can individualize their parenting approach for Neurodiverse kidsEver feel like the typical parenting strategies don't work for your family? Chances are good that you have at least one kid who is a little differently wired. **** True Presence Podcast Announcement: August Webinar: SIMPLIFY YOUR SCHOOL YEAR. Save your Seat. *** This wonderful interview with Ginny Kochis of Not So Formulaic is about embracing our kids' individuality and finding the tools we need to parent them for the way God made them. Want to know more about Ginny's amazing resources? Check them out here!. In this episode, Ginny...2023-04-0434 minThe Homeschooling Saints PodcastEpisode 150: A Rule of Life for TeensJust as religious orders have done for centuries, building an intentional way of life that is deeply rooted in prayer and virtue is a powerful way for our families to live. One of my favorite moms, Ginny Kochis, is here to talk about having A Rule of Life for Teens!
Find Ginny Kochis here: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/
Ginny’s workbook: “Ora et Labora: A Rule of Life for Catholic Youth”
[links coming for digital and hard copy options]
Book recommendation: “God Loves the Autistic Mind,” by Fr. Matthew Schneider
https://paulinesto...2023-02-2230 min
Our Gifted Kids Podcast#052 Meltdowns, Anger & Perfectionism in Gifted Kids“Sophia, today we’ve had a two-hour meltdown and it’s all fuelled by anger and unrealistic expectations and perfectionism – do you have a podcast on that?!” We do now. This episode unpacks meltdowns, what they are and what to do; anger, shame, perfectionism, imposter syndrome and those feelings of not being enough… and what we can do about it. Enjoyed the podcast? then subscribe or get your show notes, free eBook or course at ourgiftedkids.com If this episode inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it in our Face...2022-04-231h 01The Homeschooling Saints PodcastEpisode 106: Cultivating a Catholic Growth MindsetEpisode 106: Cultivating a Catholic Growth Mindset
Our Mindset, or the way we think about things, has a powerful influence on the kind of life we build. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us with Cultivating a Catholic Growth Mindset.
Find Ginny Kochis, her community, and her many original and recommended resources at: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/
Catholic growth mindset article: https://notsoformulaic.com/catholic-growth-mindset
Made for Greatness: A Catholic Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth: https://notsoformulaic.com/product/made-for-greatness-catholic-growth-mindset
Mad...2022-01-0536 minThe Homeschooling Saints PodcastEpisode 101: Building Executive Function Skills in Moms and KidsEpisode 101: Building Executive Function Skills in Moms and Kids
We want to pass on skills to our children that will help them succeed in building meaningful lives out there in the real world, but we may feel ill-equipped to train them well. In fact, many parents themselves struggle with being able to plan and execute the tasks that will help them achieve their goals. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us with Building Executive Function Skills in Moms--and Kids.
Find Ginny Kochis here: https://notsoformulaic.com
More...2021-12-0133 min
Homeschool Better Together with Pam BarnhillYMB #92 Growth Mindset for Kids: A Conversation with Ginny KochisGrowth mindset is a hot buzz word in the education world these days, but what do you do if it makes you feel a little, well, uncomfortable. All that self talk can sometimes seem like a little too much dependence on self and not enough dependence on God and His will. That is why I am chatting today with Ginny Kochis who approaches the idea of growth mindset from a Christian perspective. How can we balance our belief in ourselves and our abilities with our need for God's grace and help. That is what we seek to answer here...2021-04-1336 min
Letters to Women - Exploring the Feminine GeniusA Letter to the Woman Comparing Herself to Her Friends // Ginny KochisWe all know the stereotypes around friendship with other women - gossip, catty remarks, back stabbing, vicious comments.
But you know what? I think that friendship - and I’m talking wholesome, holy, authentic, healthy friendship - with other women is something that is NECESSARY in our lives as women.
Friendship with other women isn’t something that’s good for some, not for all, or not worth the effort. I truly believe that we all need friendship with women in our lives - we learn how to be women from other women, whether that’s the women who are accompan...2020-05-2531 minThe Homeschooling Saints PodcastEpisode 9: Homeschooling Kids Who are Wired DifferentlyEpisode 9: Homeschooling Kids Who Are Wired Differently
Your child may be a very early reader, deeply focused on creative pursuits, and incredibly interesting as a human being—but what happens when that same child struggles with overstimulation, anxiety, or depression? Today’s guest is Ginny Kochis, here to discuss Homeschooling Kids Who Are Wired Differently.
Find Ginny Kochis here: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/
More Recommended Resources:
Gifted Homeschoolers Forum
National Association for Gifted Children
SENGifted
Crushing Tall Poppies (gifted adults)
Today’s Short Feature: From Ideal to Real
Activities...2019-10-0238 min
Diapers and Disciples067: Preparing our Kids for Mass and Parenting Gifted Kids with Ginny KochisIn This Episode:-In Part 3 of our series on Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Kids, I’m chatting with Ginny Kochis about helping our kids prepare for Mass, learning to love our kids more, and embracing them for who God created them to be. Ginny shares her journey to becoming an encourager for Catholic moms including struggles with postpartum depression, learning to parent differently-wired kids, and embracing the beauty and holiness amidst the messiness of motherhood. What Ginny is Loving:-Alone Time (We can’t give peace, support, and stability to our kids if we...2019-03-0455 min
Raising Lifelong LearnersRLL #34: Cultivating Critical Thinkers with Ginny KochisWe really want to encourage critical and creative thinking in our kids -- especially with so many things going on in the world that require us to think clearly and make informed decisions. Ginny Kochis has some great tips for developing these skills without adding something new to our already full homeschool parenting plates. Check it out, and let me know how YOU teach critical thinking in your home and homeschool. You can leave a comment below or send a voice message. I'll share more tips as you share. 2018-11-2055 min
Letters to Women - Exploring the Feminine GeniusA Letter to the Woman Raising Twice Exceptional ChildrenIn this episode, I sit down and visit with Ginny Kochis from Not So Formulaic. We talk about Today on the podcast, Ginny Kochis from Not so Formulaic and I visit about her parenting journey and how she and her husband navigated decisions in their parenthood journey. She shares how finding out that her daughter was twice exceptional has impacted their lives and how important it is to find great community.2018-03-2237 min