{"id":1271,"date":"2022-07-16T05:34:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T05:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/?page_id=1271"},"modified":"2022-10-29T05:49:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T05:49:24","slug":"discussion-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/discussion-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Discussion Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-custom-top-header-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cf428c67 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a5309b1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\"><nav style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:2\" class=\"is-responsive items-justified-left navBar 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class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/talented-tots-header-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-680\" width=\"456\" height=\"-20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/talented-tots-header-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/talented-tots-header-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/talented-tots-header-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have a bright or talented kid between the ages of 1 and 5?&nbsp; (Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/preschool-behaviors-in-gifted-children\">this description<\/a>&nbsp;if you\u2019re not sure.)&nbsp; Come discuss all the hilarity, exasperation, and joy of raising bright young kids with other parents who get it!&nbsp; This supportive parent community is a place to ask questions, share stories, meet new friends, and exchange tips and ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All interested parents are welcome to join Talented Tots. You do not need to be a MCGT member or even live in Minnesota to participate! We look forward to meeting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"border-radius:10px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DM-headshot-2016.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1277\" width=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DM-headshot-2016.jpg 849w, https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DM-headshot-2016-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DM-headshot-2016-768x886.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facilitated by Danika Maddocks, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, and fellow parent of a talented tot. Sponsored by the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented CHOICES chapter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;8 \u2013 9 pm, First Thursday of the Month&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where<\/strong>: Zoom Meeting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Zoom Meeting<br>https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/94428468815?pwd=c01jYXlZdDhKeDVmT2tBcnI4Slp2UT09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting ID: 944 2846 8815<br>Passcode: 808798<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:0px\">\n<h2 class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Lean on Me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-88c01e81 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lean-on-me-header-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1280\" width=\"456\" height=\"-55\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lean-on-me-header-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lean-on-me-header-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lean-on-me-header-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-paragraph-text-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">You are not alone in this journey of parenting bright children. Find your people in this monthly discussion group where we talk about&nbsp; raising gifted, creative &amp; talented children. The group focuses on listening, generating ideas, resource sharing, and is for anyone who is a caregiver of elementary and teenage gifted, creative and talented kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"border-radius:10px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/boatman.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1281\" width=\"200\" height=\"206\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The group will be facilitated by Dr. Teresa Argo Boatman, a local psychologist who specializes in working with gifted people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time:&nbsp;<\/strong>7:30 \u2013 8:30pm, Fourth Tuesday of the Month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zoom info, all are welcome:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Zoom Meeting: Lean on Me<br>https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/95140691227?pwd=UHdycXpBVm1kclBpUS8reFg0Ukh2dz09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting ID: 951 4069 1227<br>Passcode: 161757<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">CHAT Nights &#8211;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connect. Help. Advocate. Talk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-88c01e81 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"border-radius:10px\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edited-discussion-groups.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edited-discussion-groups.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edited-discussion-groups-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/edited-discussion-groups-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHAT Nights are dedicated to informally connecting parents of gifted &amp; talented children, helping them find other parents in similar situations with an ear to listen, experiences to share, and solutions to offer. Each CHAT Night starts with a brief (10-15 minutes) presentation by a facilitator on a designated topic of interest followed by small group discussion. The format of CHAT Nights is intended to be casual, rather than structured. CHAT Nights are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information on upcoming CHAT night, including topics and locations, will be posted on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/calendar\/\">calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:0px\">\n<h2 class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Bloomington Community Coffee Talks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-88c01e81 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bloomington-FB-500x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1278\" width=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bloomington-FB-500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bloomington-FB-500x500-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mcgt.net\/develop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bloomington-FB-500x500-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join MCGT&#8217;s Bloomington Community for a monthly coffee talk over Zoom. 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