How do we define “giftedness?” What does it mean to have a child that has been identified as gifted? Our culture would lead you to believe a few myths about what a gifted child is. A gifted child is not a nerd. A gifted child does not always “have it in the bag.” A gifted … Read More
Children off all ages can face challenges in managing their emotions as they grow and develop. Without limiting your child’s range of emotions and feelings, here are a few ways to help your child learn to manage his or her emotions. Model healthy emotional reactions as parents. Resist the desire to throw any of your … Read More
With school out for the holidays, you are bound to encounter a few children who claim to be bored, or need some encouragement to entertain themselves without a screen. Cozy winter days with hours to spare are a great time to pull out the crafting supplies and make something together. Check out these ideas for … Read More
Gifted children are blessed with talents and competencies that appear marvelous on paper, but these intellectual and artistic advantages can often lead to lopsided emotional development, especially when adults and educators do not strive to consider the diverse and particular needs of this special group. Ideally, educators and parents of gifted children should unite to … Read More
You may have realized your child was gifted in a number of ways. Maybe they started speaking earlier and gained vocabulary skills faster. Perhaps they are obviously more developed than other children their age, and others, such as teachers, friends and caregivers, are commenting on the differences. Maybe you know from official test results that … Read More
At a school that’s tailored specifically for talented and gifted students, you are unlikely to find traditional workbooks or lessons scrawled on a white board. Non-traditional learning opportunities abound at these specialized learning institutions, and outside-the-box instruction is highlighted in many ways. Here are some of the choices a school for gifted and talented kids … Read More
