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How I Learned to Sketchnote

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Interested in sketchnoting? Here’s how I learned and what you need to know.

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Gifted Kid Gift Guide 2018

By Lisa Van Gemert 3 Comments

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What do you give a gifted kid for the holidays or birthdays or any other random time? I’ve put together this gifted kid gift guide to help you with ideas for yourself or grandparents or anyone else who is trying to share gifts with the gifted. I have an entire Amazon page where I share […]

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How to Choose a School for Your Gifted Child

By Lisa Van Gemert 6 Comments

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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 […]

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Perfectionism and All Things Gifted: Podcasts!

By Lisa Van Gemert 1 Comment

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 […]

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How to Help Your Gifted Child: A free e-book!

By Lisa Van Gemert 1 Comment

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 […]

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The Best Fundraiser in the History of the World

By Lisa Van Gemert 2 Comments

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, […]

Filed Under: EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE GIFTED, RESOURCES

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