Joanne Foster, Ed.D. is a child development and gifted education specialist, and multi award-winning author. Her most recent books are ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids; Bust Your BUTS: Tips for Teens Who Procrastinate (IBPA Silver Benjamin Franklin Award); and Not Now, Maye Later: Helping Children Overcome Procrastination. She’s co-author of Beyond Intelligence, and the soon to be released Being Smart About Gifted Learning: Empowering Parents and Kids Through Challenge and Change. She writes guest blogs and book chapters, and her articles are featured in many publications including The Creativity Post and First Time Parent Magazine. Dr. Foster taught for several years at the University of Toronto, and continues to work as an educational consultant advising parents, teachers, schoolboards, and advocacy groups. She offers presentations, webinars, and workshops on learning, creativity, motivation, and children’s well-being.
 

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