Raising 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,…

My Gifted Child, You’ve Been CHOPPED

Monday, March 31, 2014

My Gifted Child: “Mom, did you use unsalted butter on my bread?  You know I don’t like unsalted butter; it just tastes so flat and lends no flavor…

“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…

NO! For the Last Time, NOT Every Child is Gifted!

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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…