Children, because they are in the process of development, do not benefit from adult-style therapy. They have not yet achieved the ability to communicate their feelings and thoughts through talking only. Instead, special types of counseling activities for children are required. Counseling activities for children have been created and implemented successfully in counseling for many … Read More
Like with so many other topics, much of the information which can be found regarding guidelines for sleep is not designed to address the unique needs of a gifted child. The standard bedtime routines; recommended times for sleep; and total hours of sleep required may not be applicable to your gifted child, at all. When … Read More
Having a gifted child can be an extremely rewarding sensation. Parents of exceptional children are often overheard bragging on their gifted child’s interests and achievements, while relating parents of gifted children lend their applause. The abilities of our gifted children tend to reflect as our own accomplishment, whether there is rational basis for our taking … Read More
The concept of discipline is often misconstrued to mean something punitive. In contrast to punishment – which is delivered after the fact, and is intended to cause discomfort – discipline actually refers to the ongoing shaping of behavior. Martial arts skills, for instance, are considered a discipline, as practitioners are expected to slowly build their … Read More
The formula for keeping gifted children engaged is typically to place them into scenarios which are one or two levels above their current abilities. This arrangement provides them with the personal challenge level to stay interested, while allowing them to see the potential finish line of mastery. If the levels of challenge are too low, … Read More
Even for adults, the sting of knowing that others are different from ourselves, or are better at something, can tempt us toward negativity. Gifted students understand this all too well. Workplace bullying has become nearly as observable as schoolyard bullying, with many of the same, social, drives – of envy, desire for advancement, and desire … Read More
