A common myth about giftedness is that being labeled as gifted is like getting the golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Gifted children may have an innate ability, but that doesn’t mean that everything they do easy for them. This TEDTalk by a gifted adolescent gives insight into what she experiences. It may giveContinue reading “Being Gifted Does Not Mean Your Child’s Journey Will Be Easy”
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Goodbye from Gifted Child Mom
After a year of family illness and the uncertainty of public education in the age of COVID, I have decided to shut down this blog and focus my attention on a different topic. Gifted education is my area of expertise and my true passion, but not enough interest has been shown to justify keeping thisContinue reading “Goodbye from Gifted Child Mom”
Human Giver Syndrome=Gifted Mom Syndrome.
Read this insightful article if you are feeling burned out. http://www.facebook.com/188777427980945/posts/1108906695968009
Advice for parents
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Even gifted kids can have trouble with spelling and phonics
If you have a high ability child, don’t expect the academic road to always be smooth and straight. Dyslexia may keep a brilliant mind from understanding phonics and spelling rules. This young man is as smart as he is handsome, but spelling rules were frustrating for him. Too many homework hours were spent trying toContinue reading “Even gifted kids can have trouble with spelling and phonics”
Ten Websites for Gifted Kids That Moms Will Like
Recognizing Spatial Intelligence – Scientific American
Spatial intelligence is often overlooked but is key to understanding calculus and architectural 3D structures. Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives. — Read on http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/recognizing-spatial-intel/
Disciplining Smart Kids | Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT
43 participants and attendees from 22 states, D.C., and 5 countries joined us this week at Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT on Twitter to discuss disciplining smart kids! So often, discipline is confused with punishment which should not be the intent. Discipline should serve as a teachable moment. Gifted children know when others are trying… —Continue reading “Disciplining Smart Kids | Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT”
A Gifted Child Journal
Do you have a child 8-18 who has trouble telling you what she/he thinks? Is your child going through the stage where he is trying to decide how he feels about different things? If your child can write in sentence, a journal may be an appropriate gift. This journal has guided prompts to respond toContinue reading “A Gifted Child Journal”
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