Being Gifted

Today we have with us 2 senior teachers, Ms. Mithila Joshi and Ms. Palavi Iyer, who have contributed immensely to the successful running of gifted programs as a part of the core team at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune, India. Key points discussed: • Finding Inspiration in Gifted Education • Designing a Curriculum for Gifted Learners • Gifted Program's Impact on Regular Class Teaching • Growth as a Gifted Educator Do listen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. This podcast is produced by Partners in UpBringing and hosted by Himani and Kalyani.

In this episode we are joined by 2 educators Ms. Shobha Channal and Devika Deshpande who have shared valuable insights and personal experiences into fostering social-emotional learning among gifted adolescents. Together, we have uncovered practical strategies and approaches that teachers and parents can implement to support the emotional growth and well-being of these exceptional students. In this episode she speaks about: - Common socio emotional challenges amongst Gifted Adolescents - Approach as teachers to these high ability students - Planning and execution of the Gifted Nurturing Program - Role of a mentor Vs teacher - Meeting the social emotional needs of gifted children Do listen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. Podcast Hosts - Kalyani Vaidya and Himani Kanitkar - Co-Founders, Partners in UpBringing

In our first episode of Season 2 , we are joined by one of the believers and leader in initiating and implementing gifted program in the secondary school  - Mrs. Pallavi Naik.  Mrs. Pallavi is a principal of  Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune - Maharashtra. As an educator she brings with her a rich experience of more than 3 decades as an educator. She is also a Master Trainer for RMSA and British Council's ELISS.  She was awarded the Fulbright Fellowship in 2012 at the university of Maryland, USA. In this episode we talk about: Importance of integrating Gifted Nurtuting Program in school. Initial hesitations, hiccupsCurriculum designing - First steps Selecting the educators team for Gifted Nurturing Program Process from Identification to designing conducting gifted programs Do listen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentreDo write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in.*Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for  KGERC. Hosts Kalyani Vaidya and Himani Kanitkar#GiftedEducation #TeacherTraining#EducationLeadership#InSchoolPrograms #GiftedStudents #EducationalDevelopment #TeacherLeadership #SchoolInnovation #GiftedLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

How do we set our children on the path of spirituality? Today's podcast is hosted by Dr. Devasena Desai (Associate Director KGERC) and she is in conversation with our two distinguished guests - Dr. Shridhar Subbanna (Computer engineer, Founder Purnapramati School - Bangalore) and Mrs. Malati Kalmadi (Founder director of KGERC) and they have shared their knowledge and experiences about Why is it important to have a spiritual base especially in the context of gifted children? Which spiritual practices will help gifted children be grounded? How can parents inculcate these practices? How do our traditional/cultural practices help shape our children?  Do listen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! This is the last episode of Season 1. We will be launching season 2 soon.    You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (www.partnersinupbringing.com) for  KGERC. #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter #friendshipsforgifted #friendshipsforgiftedchildren #friendswithgifted #schoolingofrgiftedchildren #higherability

What role does spirituality play in the life of gifted children? In this podcast we have with us not one but two distinguished guests - Dr. P. Vijayalaxmi (Masters in Medicine, Post graduate in Psychiatry) and  Mrs. Malati Kalmadi (Founder director of KGERC) sharing their knowledge and experiences on  Why is it important to have a spiritual base especially in the context of gifted children? How does having a spiritual base for the gifted children help in reaching their maximum potential? How can we ensure that pride and ego doesn't come in the way of their success and achievements? How can gifted children be taught to cope with the WHY ME question that may occur in their mind as they grow up? How do we set our children on the path of spirituality? Do listen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! We will be coming up with one Spirituality for Gifted Children - Part II soon on 28th December 2022.  You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) for  KGERC. #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter #friendshipsforgifted #friendshipsforgiftedchildren #friendswithgifted #schoolingofrgiftedchildren #higherability

How can parents find the right mentors for their gifted children?  On today's podcast we are joined by Ms. Sarita Dhimate. She is an artist, an art therapist, a clinical psychologist, a counselor and a design mentor who has mentored hundreds of students and their parents.  The points we have discussed are: How to know which mentor is good for your child Having multiple mentors Mentors and godfathers and godmothers Parent and mentor partnership Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) for  KGERC. #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter #friendshipsforgifted #friendshipsforgiftedchildren #friendswithgifted #schoolingofrgiftedchildren #higherability

Mentors can make a huge impact on the lives of gifted children. They not only help the children explore in their area of giftedness, but also contribute towards their holistic development.  On today's podcast we are joined by Ms. Sarita Dhimate. She is an artist, an art therapist, a clinical psychologist, a counselor and a design mentor who has mentored hundreds of students.  The points we have discussed are: Mentors are beyond teachers Building a rapport with mentors Creating different learning environments Rituals for inculcating values Challenges of mentors Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) for  KGERC. #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter #friendshipsforgifted #friendshipsforgiftedchildren #friendswithgifted #schoolingofrgiftedchildren #higherability 

Today we have with us Dr. Sameena Manaswala the the Head of Nurturing Domain at KGERC. She holds a doctorate in gifted education and has more than 10 years of experience. We have spoken about Need to focus on emotional development of gifted children Intensity of emotions for gifted  Interpersonal skills How can parents or teachers help gifted children understand and mange their own emotions? Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. We will be releasing a new episode on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) for  KGERC.  #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter

Mr. Perfectionist, she is a perfectionist … These words become the identity of the person and are mostly taken as a compliment, however, it does have another side to it… According to Dr. Thomas S. Greenspon “Perfectionism burdens your life, interferes with creativity, and makes intimate relations difficult. It is never healthy.” ~ Dr. Thomas S. Greenspon Today to discuss perfectionism in depth, we are joined by Dr. Ashwini Joshi who is a Diabetologist, physician, a philanthropist and entrepreneur. She is a Director and consultant with Aloha Lifestyle Reversal Studio is also an honorary consultant with Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune. In this conversation, we have deep dived into understanding perfectionism for gifted young adult, how it is different from excellence, the emotional turmoil experienced by perfectionist gifted children, how it affects interpersonal relationships and how can it be kept in control.  Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. We will be releasing a new episode on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) for  KGERC.  #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter  

What is the root cause of anxiety in gifted children? How can it be avoided / How can they deal with it? How can parents help? When to reach out to a specialist? Get answers to all these questions and much more in this podcast!  Today in the 5th episode of Being Gifted, we have with us Dr. Keethi Pai Dr Keerthi Pai is a Consultant Clinical Psychologst in Apollo hospitals a Mental Health Advisor in Apollo Shine Foundation and Partner in Element H Psychological Support Services. She is guest faculty in Institute of Mental Health Chennai and most importantly, She also consults adolescents with giftedness, where IQ, emotional and social skills assessments are done and Education for parents regarding giftedness and need for psychological support is done. She’s trained in Psychological therapies like CBT, emotion regulation techniques and social skills training.  Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. We will be releasing a new episode on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) for  KGERC.  #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter

The journey of nurturing giftedness starts with identifying it. To help us understand this crucial step, today we have with us Mrs. Anjali Bharwani. She is a Masters in clinical psychology from SNDT University, Mumbai  and  has got over 19 years of experience administering various psychometric tests, therapy and counselling. The main points discussed in this podcast are: How can parents and teachers identify if their children are gifted? What kind of assessment or screening is done to find the child’s IQ? When is the best time to test the child’s IQ? If a child has learning difficulties, will his score reflect his higher intelligence? Does the test have any limitations, where children’s talent of performance still goes unnoticed in spite of testing? How to fight parental resistance to take the test? Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. We will be releasing a new episode on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) for  KGERC. #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter

Every gifted individual is unique in his or her own way. In this episode we deep dive into the types / domains of giftedness. We discuss in detail about academic, creative, intellectual, leadership and artistic giftedness and what are their strengths, weaknesses and challenges.   We meet 3 gifted individuals who share their stories 1. Rohan Didmishe - A KGERC alumni studying in IISER Kolkata.  2. Apurva Landge - A creatively gifted individual who uses art forms to express herself 3. Rajshri Pandey - A multi talented National level sportswoman  Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. We will be releasing a new episode on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) for  KGERC. #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter 

In this episode we are in conversation with Dr. Devasena Desai, consultant Psychologist and gifted educator, for  KGERC. She is an adjunct lecturer at Iowa, University, USA. She has been working in the field of Gifted Education for the last 25 years.  We have addressed the basics of giftedness What is Giftedness? How to distinguish gifted kids from bright and smart kids? Why is there a need to identify gifted children? Why does giftedness need to be nurtured? How do children with higher ability contribute to the society? Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. We will be releasing a new episode on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) in association with KGERC. #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter 

In this inaugural episode of the 'Being Gifted' podcast, we are in conversation with Padmavibhushan, Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar. He has shared with us his experiences, challenges, how he overcame those challenges and personal his story as a highly gifted individual himself. He has also shared his views on why is it important to nurture the gifted potential in India.   Dr. Mashelkar has received J.R.D. Tata Corporate Leadership Award, an exclusive honour reserved for Indian Corporates.He was also elected Fellow of Royal Society, the topmost honour reserved for world’s pathbreaking scientists. Dr. Mashelkar has pioneered `Gandhian Engineering’ -`More from less for more people’ - catering to the needs of the poor.Mashelkar valiantly fought and revoked the wrong US patents on turmeric and Basmati rice based on India’s traditional knowledge. He Licensed patents based on modern knowledge of Indian laboratories, pioneering the trend of reverse transfer of technology.He is a Director on boards of India’s leading companies, from Tatas to Reliance. 44 global universities have bestowed him with honorary doctorates. Dr. Mashelkar has twelve high-powered Committees to his name, many of them on contentious issues. Do listen to the entire episode, share your comments and if you like it, leave us a 5 star rating on the platform you are listening to! You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. We will be releasing a new episode on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) for KGERC. #gifted #giftededucation #partnersinupbringing #beinggifted #kaverigiftededucationandresearchcenter #kaverigiftedcenter #drraghunathmashelkar #mashelkarmantras #padmavibhushan #padmabhushan

Giftedness,  nurturing giftedness, challenges and solutions for higher abilities, gifted parenting, schooling and stories.. This is the place for all things gifted! This is India’s first Gifted education podcast - Being Gifted by Kaveri Gifted Education and Research Center, Pune. ‘Being Gifted’ podcast aims to spread awareness about giftedness and help the parent’s as well as the teacher's community to support and nurture children with higher ability . This podcast connects you  with Students/  parents, teachers, trainers and the pioneers of gifted education in India. You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts. We will be releasing a new episode on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentre Do write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in. *Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP (Instagram @partnersinupbringing) in association with KGERC.

When we think of giftedness, academics often come to mind first. But what about talent in the performing arts? How do parents and educators recognize and nurture it?In this episode of Being Gifted, we are joined by Ms. Shashikala Gundlupet—an MBA, and a unique multidisciplinary Ph.D. scholar in Performing Arts, Gifted Education, and Management. She is also an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, Carnatic vocalist, poet, writer, and researcher, whose career beautifully blends art, education, and culture.Together, we explore the intersection of giftedness and performing arts, with valuable insights for both parents and teachers.In this episode, we discuss:How to identify giftedness in performing arts, especially danceApproaches to nurturing talent using a holistic blend of Dance, Abhinaya, and PanchakoshaThe role of parents and schools in supporting young dancersThe significance of pursuing a professional degree in performing arts while honoring the Guru-Shishya ParamparaThe evolving role of classical dance in modern times, and its importance in preserving Indian cultureStriking a balance between encouragement and pressure—especially in the age of social mediaThis conversation shines a light on the unique challenges and joys of raising and teaching artistically gifted children.✨ Listen to the full episode, and if it resonates with you, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating!📲 Follow us: @kaverigiftededucationcentre (Facebook & Instagram)✉️ Write to us: gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in📖 To order our book Nurturing Buddhimaan Children: A Practical Guide for Caregivers – WhatsApp 9130077122Being Gifted podcast is produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for KGERC, hosted and supported by the KGERC team - Malathi Kalmadi, Dr. Devasena Desai and Dr. Sameena Manaswala.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Paromita Roy – psychologist and Deputy Director at Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS), Kolkata. With over 25 years of experience, she shares deep insights into nurturing gifted children, especially those passionate about science.We talk about:Why gifted kids often struggle with social connectionsHow parents can support their child's emotional and academic journeyThe role of families in planning for higher studies, finances, and timelinesWhy it’s important to talk openly about failure and ambitionListen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentreDo write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in for any queries, help and comments.Useful Links:To Order Our Book - Nurturing Buddhimaan Children: A practical guide for caregivers, Whatsapp 9130077122.*Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for  KGERC. Hosts Kalyani Vaidya and Himani Kanitkar Supported by KGERC Team: Mrs. Malathi Kalmadi Dr. Devasena Desai Dr. Sameena Manaswala

This episode of Being Gifted takes a meaningful turn—from understanding high ability to nurturing the right parenting mindset. Raising gifted or neurodivergent children often means breaking away from conventional methods and learning to see the world through their unique lens.We’re joined by Sowmyalaxmi, a parent of two exceptional children, who shares her personal journey of shifting her mindset to support their emotional and learning needs.Through her lived experiences, she reminds us that parenting these children is not just about supporting their strengths but also about protecting your own well-being, embracing differences, and staying flexible in your approach.In this episode, we discuss:Why unlearning traditional parenting norms is crucialHow to develop a mindset that supports both the child and parentReal-life moments that led to emotional growthThe impact of this shift on her parenting journeyIt’s an honest, relatable conversation for parents walking a less-traveled path.Listen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentreDo write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in for any queries, help and comments.Useful Links:To Order Our Book - Nurturing Buddhimaan Children: A practical guide for caregivers, Whatsapp 9130077122.*Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for  KGERC. Hosts ⁠Kalyani Vaidya⁠ and ⁠Himani Kanitkar⁠

In this episode of Being Gifted, we explore the unique challenges and strengths of parenting twice-exceptional (2E) children—those who are gifted (Buddhimaan) while also facing developmental challenges such as ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or physical and mental health conditions.To help us understand this complex journey, we are joined by a very special guest, Ms. Vidya Iyengar—a life coach and a parent of a 2E child. Vidya has successfully homeschooled her daughter, who is now 18 and pursuing a degree in Physics at Melbourne University, Australia. She shares her experiences, challenges, and insights on advocating for neurodivergent children in school, family, and community settings.Key points discussed: Understanding Twice-Exceptional Children Challenges a regular schools need to address The Need for AdvocacyGuest Speaker: Vidya Iyengar – Life coach, advocate for neurodivergent children, and parent of a 2E child.Do listen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentreDo write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in for any queries, help and comments.Useful Links:To Order Our Book - Nurturing Buddhimaan Children: A practical guide for caregivers, Whatsapp 9130077122.*Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for  KGERC. Hosts ⁠Kalyani Vaidya⁠ and ⁠Himani Kanitkar⁠#GiftedEducation #HighAbility #PartnersInUpBringing #Parenting

Join us for a special conversation with Abhijit Jejurikar, aself-taught musician and social entrepreneur on a mission to empower the youth of Dharavi through his incredible project, Dharavi Reloaded! 🎶In this episode, we explore Abhijit's journey from thecorporate world to creating a vibrant platform for slum kids to express their creativity through music and dance. With over 350 performances alongside stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Ed Sheeran, and Salman Khan, Abhijit is not just changing lives—he's redefining what it means to give back.🎤 Discover:How he discovered his passion for musicThe challenges he faced on his unique pathHis experience mentoring young talents in India’s largest recycling hubThe incredible impact Dharavi Reloaded has had on the communityTune in for an inspiring story of creativity, resilience, and social change!Do listen to the entire episode and if you like it, leave us a 5 Star Rating on the platform you are listening to!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcentreDo write to us on gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in.*Being Gifted podcast has been produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for  KGERC. Hosts ⁠Kalyani Vaidya⁠ and ⁠Himani Kanitkar⁠#DharaviReloaded #AbhijitJejurikar #MusicForChange #SocialEntrepreneurship #EmpowerYouth #SlumToStage #CreativeImpact #InspiringStories #JunkPercussion #CommunityArt #YouthEmpowerment #DharaviRocks #ArtWithPurpose #MusicEducation #ChangeMakers #BeingGifted #Giftedsocialentrepreneur