The gifted child’s lament: How to adjust to an unjust world

But it’s not fair! That’s a familiar cry to most parents. What parent has not weathered the complaints, whines, and pleas from children bemoaning the hardships of bedtime, putting the toy back on the store’s shelf, or having to sit through their sister’s recital? What makes this common complaint different for gifted children, though, is their...

Public High School Survival Guide for gifted students

How can gifted adolescents get the most out of public high school? What does it take to create an inviting, supportive learning environment? Can a highly gifted student survive public school and feel confident, happy and socially engaged?Most public schools scramble to meet the educational needs of gifted children (see  for an example of necessary...