One trait commonly associated with giftedness is perfectionism. Both gifted children and adults are often seen as high achievers who pursue excellence and suffer from a sense of failure if they don't succeed. Articles linking giftedness and perfectionism, such as , describe different forms of perfectionistic behavior, ranging from healthy to "neurotic,"...
Is it really so terrible to be gifted?
Another sensationalistic headline broadcasts negative stereotypes about the gifted.A recent article in Business Insider, entitled "" portrays the image of miserable, angry gifted adults, distressed because they were labeled gifted as children. (I'm not sure how this has anything to do with business, but I'll try to reserve judgment on that.)Let's look...
Capturing Miracle Moments
Albert Einstein is credited for saying, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” I wonder how many of us have fallen into the former category, missing the miracles around us each day. We are too busy, stressed, overwhelmed, distracted, living life at 200 mph,...
Love Courageously Challenge Compilation
I am not here to tell you how to parent. My purpose in having this website and is only to encourage you to tune out the clamor of society and tune into your hearts and your children, and secondly, I hope to inspire you to see the miracles around you, to enjoy the seasons, and find joy in the journey. Positive parenting isn't a formula or a 12-step...
Strategic practice (It's not how much, but how)
"The first 500 watercolors are just practice..." That discouraging statement came from my 10th grade art teacher. It wasn't exactly what I wanted to hear as I struggled to prevent the colors from running amok. And, of course, I never got anywhere near the 500 mark. But he was on to something.Several recent articles have highlighted the importance of...
Book Review: Not Now, Maybe Later
“Although procrastination is not always a bad thing, it can lead to stress and be especially incapacitating for children. It can compromise their dreams and self-esteem and result in underachievement. It can be a game changer as they live within their...
5 Things Your Toddler Needs You To Know
Hi there. I'm your toddler, and there's a few things you really need to know about me. Knowing these things will make things better for all of us. Also, please let me have a cookie while you read this.1. My Brain is a Toddler Too!You know the part of your brain that is responsible for logical thinking, forming strategies and planning, foreseeing...
Lost in Translation - The Truth About Positive Parenting
Here's a comment on a recent thread about being a gentle parent:Today's children are spoiled brats with no sense of honor much less respect because many parents fear disciplining their children. Gentle parenting is coddling and spoiling kids instead of teaching them manners, respect and to respect their belongings and others around them.... no baby...
When schools cannot meet gifted children's needs
First, do no harm.That is the principle physicians, therapists, and yes, teachers, strive to honor. But what happens when school actually causes harm? What can parents do to protect their child's emotional well-being and preserve their intellectual spark and curiosity?This is the dilemma reflected in Celi Trepanier's new book, which details the heartbreaking,...
7 Myths Surrounding Parents of Gifted Children
Recent stories in the media characterizing parents of gifted children as pushy, overbearing, helicopter parents or ‘know-it-all’ fanatics who only care about their own child have become all too common. I would like to clear a few things up ... Myths surrounding parents of gifted children:They would rather praise their child than see them work...