Crushing Tall PoppiesThe 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…
Myths and Misunderstandings: Teachers Who Don’t Get Gifted
Thursday, September 26, 2013
When I say that myths and misunderstandings about giftedness abound in our school systems, I know this fact first-hand–there are schools, administrators and teachers who really don’t understand giftedness at all. Of course, this is not true of all teachers, but it is true of many who received little to no information about giftedness in their college education curriculum.
The Alienation of Gifted Families by Our Public Schools: How to Work the System
Monday, September 23, 2013
Public schools are underserving and miseducating our gifted learners, and they have for decades. This failure continues despite what research has shown us as well as the ever-increasing…
Visual-Spatial Learners: Tapping into Their Creativity and Potential
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Information and Resources Creative. Lego fanatic. Musically and artistically talented. Poor time management. Sees the big picture but misses the details. Instinctively knows the right answer but can’t say…
Preaching to the Choir: Thinking About Gifted Advocacy
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Networks are glorious and productive creatures, and our networks that advocate for gifted children are extremely dynamic, passionate and purpose-driven. These networks, made up of parents, educators,…
