Crushing Tall PoppiesA 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…
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…
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…
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…
Gifted is an Oxymoronic Word
Monday, June 10, 2013
I think back before my youngest gifted son was born and I too did not understand how difficult the journey of parenting a highly gifted child could be….
Our Tall Poppies
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Have you heard the term Tall Poppy Syndrome? Generally, a tall poppy is a person who stands head and shoulders above others for various reasons such as intelligence,…
