Most parents love to see their child's first school concert, dance performance, or watercolor. Yet, this milestone is usually seen as an enriching activity and not a path toward a future career. What happens, though, when parents realize that their child is artistically talented? How do they react to this, support their child's artistic growth, and...
How to Talk to Kids - Guest Post by Lori Petro
Parenting educator Lori Petro, founder of is offering a 4 part FREE training series on conscious communication. .*******Are you wondering how you can connect more deeply with your child? Would you like to know how to talk to kids using peaceful conflict resolution strategies to ease tension, or calm aggressive behavior in your children? ...
Thank You Sale (Plus a Special for Subscribers Only!)
The sale has ended. Thank you!If you'd like to purchase one of my books, visit our...
Back to school blues: Why gifted teens dread returning to school
Some gifted teens look forward to starting back to school. But many do not. Many are filled with anxiety, foreboding and dread. At best, they may anticipate another year of boredom and disappointment. At worst, they are consumed with fears about academic performance or social isolation.What do gifted teens worry about most when returning to school?1....
Inspiring Stories of These Kids Today - Part 1
We hear it all the time! Kids today are bratty, entitled, and disrespectful. I want to debunk this common myth about today's youth. Sure, there are a few disrespectful, bratty, and entitled kids out there, but a great many of them are wonderful! I've had stories pour in from all across the globe and I want to share with you today just a few of...
Inspiring Stories of "These Kids Today" - Part 2
We hear it all the time! Kids today are bratty, entitled, and disrespectful. I want to debunk this common myth about today's youth. Sure, there are a few disrespectful, bratty, and entitled kids out there, but a great many of them are wonderful!...