We live in a world designed to acknowledge the outgoing, social, person. We also live in a world that is designed for the average, accommodating, individual. These two factors can make the task of fostering an introverted, gifted, child quite the challenge. The most wide-spread conception of an introverted person is that the individual is … Read More
The obtainment of conventional sleep has been known to elude the brilliant mind. While Einstein is reported as needing a solid 10 hours of shut-eye, Tesla and DaVinci tallied up their naps to equal only a few hours of sleep per day. Charles Dickens stayed up each night, and used the sunrise as a cue … Read More
The Internet can be a tremendous gift to parents, educators, and students alike, offering instant information and perspective regarding complex and frustrating topics. Families who struggle with their school’s response to gifted children can locate resources in a single click. Those who choose to homeschool their gifted or 2E child have a wealth of assistance … Read More
Learning and attention issues can leave students, educators, and parents frustrated. It can seem a constant struggle to reassure your child of his or her individual worth outside of classroom performance. However, it’s important to guide your child in having a balanced view of his or her strengths as well as weaknesses. Doing so will … Read More
Parenting a child who shows unusual talent or intelligence can be exciting as well as daunting for mothers and fathers. Is the way your four year old plucks out a tune on the piano a sign of unusual talent? What about a third grader who speaks like a college student? Are those structures your six … Read More
With the definition for gifted constantly changing and expanding, it can be a struggle for parents and educators to feel confident that they are meeting the needs of their exceptional charges. Even the process of identifying the gifted has undergone a monumental shift away from single-administered standardized test scores and towards months or years of … Read More
