Crushing Tall PoppiesRaising Gifted Children? Let It Go
Monday, May 5, 2014
No…really…Just let it go! As parents, we are often so focused on guiding the lives of our children because we want our children to be successful. We schedule,…
Gifted Advocacy and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
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,…
A Mother’s Letter to Her Gifted Child
Sunday, April 6, 2014
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,…
“He’s smart, but he just needs to apply himself.” Just Wondering Out Loud
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
“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…
The Burdens of Gifted Children
Thursday, March 6, 2014
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 Child is Gifted: Do You Think I’m Bragging Now?
Thursday, February 6, 2014
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…
A Gifted Child Speaks Out: The 7 Things He Wants You to Know
Sunday, January 5, 2014
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…
8 Things the World Must Understand About Gifted Children
Monday, November 25, 2013
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…
Dear Public Schools, You Have Been Warned
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
WARNING: Gifted children are not receiving an appropriate education sitting in regular classrooms in our public schools, and gifted learners are showing less academic growth compared to their…
“Gifted” is Just a Word….
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Every child is gifted It is a contentious statement to some, to say the least. But, of course, it all depends on your definition of “gifted” and…
