The experiences of our childhood years comprise a large amount of our eventual identity. A majority of our conscious time, as children, is spent focusing on how to best navigate the educational requirements imposed upon us by our parents and our culture. Children spend more time, per day, in formal schooling than with engaging in … 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
Summer is a great time for kids to enjoy the great outdoors alone or with family or friends. They get to rejuvenate the mind and body, become a little more active than during the school year, and reap the benefits of extended play and physical exercise. With the sudden change in emphasis from indoors to … Read More
The holiday season is an exciting time for children and parents alike but they share the stresses in different ways. While most parents are overwhelmed but learn to cope, many children can experience high anxiety to the point of not enjoying – and even fearing – this time of the year. How do you as … Read More
Bullying has gone from stealing lunch money and pulling pigtails to more serious crimes like harassment and cyberbullying that face young people today. It can take many forms, from physical threats to psychological and emotional warfare. It can lead to a life of depression and anxiety and in the most severe cases, suicide. So, what … Read More
