A fresh new year is upon us. Let us resolve to make 2015 a year of connection and love with these 5 resolutions.1. Make your marriage a priority. Research shows that happy marriages make happier kids. Rekindle the romance by flirting, being playful, going on dates, or just spending time alone once the kids are in bed. It's easy to let the hectic parenting...
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One Child, One Life ...
It’s easy to get caught up in the busy holiday season and to sometimes forget what is most important … nurturing our children. As parents, the window of opportunity for providing a loving, supportive environment is only open for a short time. Use that time wisely. Do not take anything for granted involving their education, their social-emotional development...
Ten best Gifted Education articles of 2014: Informative, controversial and enlightening
Whether aimed at defining giftedness, championing educational rights, or understanding what enhances or limits academic growth, the internet was flooded with powerful articles in 2014. The best of the bunch targeted advocacy and what it means to be gifted. I have selected the ten articles that I felt were the most meaningful and enlightening. Some...
Can I Do Montessori at Home?
The Montessori Method of education was founded in 1907 by Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman in Italy to become a physician, which she achieved in 1896. In 1901, she gave up her work in the clinic and studied philosophical education and pedagogical pathology. Dr. Montessori based her educational methods on scientific observation of children's learning...
Being gifted is not a choice
Being gifted is not a choice.Yet another article has been published implying that parents can determine whether their child is gifted. In the author claims that "gifted children are as common as muck...hailing from the leafier suburbs," and goes on to pronounce, "I don't want a gifted child."While the author later points out helping a child successfully,...
5 Ways to Bolster Your Child's Emotional Intelligence
Talk about feelings.Describe how sadness, happiness, anger, and other emotions feel in the body. Teach your child to recognize and name emotions as she feels them. You can do this beginning when she is very young by saying, “You look angry. Your face is red, and your body is tense.” As she grows older, talk to her about how to handle her emotions....
Unique Gifts for Little Ones - Holiday Gift Guide 6 from CreativeChild
If you're looking for unique, creative gifts for the little ones on your list, I have a wonderful gift guide for you full of great gift ideas. Check out a few of the items in this guide:Hi, I’m I provide kids and techies an expressive way to learn and play with robotics in a variety of social and interactive settings. I come to life when you create...
There is life after high school - even for gifted teens
What can gifted teens expect after high school? Finally relieved of tedious routines and underwhelming classes, gifted students are no longer faced with the . They may be able to reignite the love of learning that vanished during their school years.For gifted teens, that is challenging and stimulating is critical. While not every gifted...
Preparing Children for a New Sibling
Welcoming a new baby into the family is an exciting time. It can also be a difficult transition for your older children. Here are some tips for making the transition to big brother or big sister easier.During Pregnancy:1. Read a lot of books to your child about babies, birth, and being an older sibling.2. Encourage connection to the new baby by involving...
Holiday Shopping Made Easy - Gift Guide #5 from CreativeChild
Another wonderful gift guide is here from CreativeChild, full of imaginative gifts for all the children on your list. Here are some highlights from issue #5. – The Crazy 8's Reading Card Game Ages 4 & up / 2-8 players / 10 minutes to play Crazy A's (formerly called Whizizzle Phonics) is a fast-paced phonics game series that teaches...