Well, not really. You may not hear those words exactly, but you might hear things like: “Our school’s philosophy is one of full inclusion where all children’s strengths are celebrated.” OR “Our teachers differentiate their instruction to provide an individualized education for all our students.” OR “We feel that accelerating your...
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Top ten blog posts and articles about gifted children in 2013
There were so many great articles and blog posts in 2013 about gifted children and adolescents, each covering a range of topics. Yet, when I narrowed down my list of favorites, they all reflected the theme of advocacy. Some of the articles provided greater understanding related to specific educational or emotional needs. Others directly challenged...
Five hurdles gifted college students must overcome
Most gifted adolescents breathe a sigh of relief when they enter college. Finally, they will be with their intellectual peers. Finally, they won’t have to hide their abilities. Finally, they will be able to fully, unapologetically immerse themselves in their interests.Yet, gifted college students often face unexpected hurdles that must be overcome.The...
Gifted children need a place to belong
A about education highlighted the difference between creating an environment where students belong rather than one where they just fit in. The author, Kimberlee Kiehl, noted problems in a system where "most teacher education programs, not to mention the entire education culture in this country, push us toward making children fit in."What is the difference...
When does therapy benefit gifted adolescents?
Gifted adolescents are no more prone to social or emotional difficulties than other teens.1 Yet, the burden of feeling different from peers, and attempts to offset stigma and rejection, create a unique set of conflicts. At a point in their development when social acceptance seems essential, many gifted teens go to great lengths to hide their...
The Columbus Group Conference
Parenting gifted children is awesome! No.doubt.about.it. I said ‘awesome’ … not easy. There are days that will overwhelm you and days that will make you cry. When those days come, it is important to remember that there are resources available to you to help make it through the day … and knowing about the ‘Columbus Group’ is one of the best resources...
Don't wait to get your gifted child tested!
Accurate identification of giftedness is necessary to determine what specific academic services your child needs. It also provides documentation when advocacy is warranted. While states and districts have varying requirements for gifted identification (see for more), many districts circumvent these requirements by creating roadblocks and delays. Yet,...
Searching for Meaning ~ Idealism, Bright Minds, Disillusionment and Hope
Searching for Meaning “Until my college experience, I thought my family’s life was quite good – that it was the way things were supposed to be – and I assumed that everyone should...
For parents of musically gifted children: Get out of your own way so your child can flourish
Part Two: Get out of your own way so your child can flourish.Parents of gifted young musicians can support their child’s musical growth by understanding their own reactions and feelings. As noted in , parents often experience strong emotions in response to their child’s musical talent, and these emotions warrant scrutiny and management. By understanding...
Parents as Partners in Learning
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is to be an engaged partner in their lives. This involvement needs to extend to their school work. For many parents, this is a given; but not all. There are parents who once their child is identified as gifted think they don’t need to do anything more. When I first started to organize parents in my...
Parenting a musically talented child: Understanding your own reactions so you can encourage your child
Part One: AwarenessMost parents delight when their child performs in a recital or school concert. Yet they usually recognize that these musical efforts are an enriching activity and not a future career path. What happens, though, when parents realize that their child is musically gifted? How do they react to this, support their child’s growth as a...
Revelations: The School for Gifted Potentials
Revelations is the second in a series ~ The School for Gifted Potentials ~ from Allis Wade and is as engaging as her first book – Orientation. In this new volume, we see Everett and his friends adjust to everyday life at their new school.From my review of Orientation:“Set one hundred years in the future, this story has the familiarity of a youngadult...