I frequently get emails and messages from parents asking how to pick a school for their gifted child. It’s a scary thing to find out that your child has specific needs and not know how those needs will be met at school. This is as true for parents of kids with extreme ability as it […]
Perfectionism and All Things Gifted: Podcasts!
I’ve been lucky enough to be the guest on a number of podcasts, mostly talking about perfectionism. It’s always so fun to “meet” the podcasters. I hope you’ve found some of these awesome podcasts and enjoy them while you’re folding laundry or walking the dog (like I do!). I’ve been on two podcasts recently, one […]
How to Help Your Gifted Child: A free e-book!
How to help your gifted child If you’ve ever worried you’re going to “break” your gifted kid, have I got a treat for you. I’m often asked by parents how they can help their gifted child. Finally, I have an easy, free answer! I’m sharing a new free ebook written specifically for parents of gifted […]
The Best Fundraiser in the History of the World
Funky socks change lives, and they can change campuses and families, too. Fundraising is rarely anyone’s favorite activity, yet I want to share this one, because I think it’s such a perfect fit for gifted children’s innate tendency toward social awareness and moral concern. I’ve never shared anything like this before, but I loved it, […]
Managing Screen Time in Families: Part 2
Family screen use contracts are a powerful tool in the management of digital devices for families. Managing screen time in families presents a challenge. How do you balance your desire not to have your kid become an internet Borg, hopelessly melded to a digitial hive, with your desire to have your child be able to […]
How to Start a Book Club for Kids
Why we need to start book clubs for kids We lose avid readers at two key crossroads: reading acquisition and teenager-hood. Why then? We lose avid young listeners as they begin to read because they are often frustrated with the simple plots, controlled vocabulary, and flat characters of the books they can read to themselves – […]
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