Standing out like stately rarities in the middle of a vast, congruous desert are impressive and curiously-shaped Saguaro cacti. These unique cacti, towering over the other desert…
Although my youngest gifted son is 14 years old now, I feel as though I have many more years of parenting experience behind me than I do ahead…
Non-confrontational, a little shy, avoids uncomfortable conversations, rule-follower – not exactly the most optimal personality type the parent of a gifted child would need to ford the deep,…
My child, my wonderfully different child, I love you. Above all else, I love you. From the moment you were born, I knew that you were different,…
“Susie is not applying herself in class” “If he applied himself, his work would improve” “He needs to work harder and apply himself” What does…
Not every child is gifted! Every child is special, every child has gifts, but NOT every child is gifted! Please read this and try to understand. Read, understand and…
Gifted children have an unusual cross to bear; most of society sees giftedness as–well, as a gift, but gifted children most often see it is a curse. Like…
My son is gifted. She’s gifted. All three of my children are gifted. You just can’t say this to anyone, you know! These are loaded declarations that you…
Given the chance to advocate for himself, my gifted 14 year old sure had a lot to say about being gifted. As parents, mental health professionals and teachers…
Gifted children are often misunderstood by society– Wait. You know what? I’m gonna write this truthfully. I’m going to write this from the heart. I am going to…
Crushing Tall Poppies
