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- The Problem with Gifted ChildrenThe common misconception that 'gifted children have no struggles in life' is unraveled in this article.
- Gifted EducationGifted children learn differently than other children. It is important that schools find a good program for gifted children so that they will be a success in school.
5 Challenges of Raising Gifted Children (That You Probably Never Thought Of)Parenting a child -- under the best of circumstances -- is a daunting task. Raising gifted children adds a spin on the parenting experience that you might not have considered. You see, most everyone will consider gifted kids to be easy. Wrong!
The Challenges of Raising Gifted ChildrenHaving a gifted child does not mean your child will automatically breeze through school. On the contrary, it actually may be more difficult to help your child navigate pre-adulthood
Gifted Children: Their Most Common TraitsDo you think your child is gifted? Read to learn the 15 most common traits that gifted children share.- Recommended Reading About Gifted ChildrenThis short bibliography guides parents and teachers of gifted children to some of the best resources for gaining understanding about giftedness and its implications for both children and adults.
- Gifted or ADHD?Students are sometimes mislabeled as having ADHD when they are actually gifted.
Boredom and the Gifted ChildAll children can get bored but there may be special challenges with a child identified as gifted. My youngest has the biggest issue when it comes to being bored. Here is some information on boredom and the gifted child.
Resources for Parents of Gifted ChildrenNeed help weeding through all the information on gifted children? This article includes links to and descriptions of a variety of reliable web and print resources to help parents identify, support and enrich the lives of their gifted children.- 5 Signs that Your Child is GiftedRaising a gifted child is challenging for parents, but his accomplishments as an adult may benefit all of humanity.
Gifted Children Who Have Asperger's Syndrome: How Do We Educate Them?Gifted children who have Asperger's Syndrome have challenges along with high intellect. Schools are seldom able to meet the needs of these twice exceptional students.
Gifted Children: Is Your Gifted Child Academically Challenged?Gifted children must be academically challenged. If not, they can become underachievers and drop out of school. Become an advocate for your gifted child.- Unschooling the Gifted ChildUnschooling is a little different whenever you have a gifted child. Learn how here.
- What is Giftedness? What Are the Qualities of a Gifted Child?Parents want to know whether or not their child is gifted. Here are some characteristics of giftedness to look for in your child.
The Cost of Raising a Musically Gifted Child-Part IIMost people only think about the expenses of music lessons and instruments when they have a musically talented child. There are many more hidden expenses to be taken into consideration.
The Cost of Raising a Musically Gifted Child- Part IThere are many obvious and hidden costs when you have a child with musical talent. I will discuss some of those expenses, plus talk about all the wonderful benefits!- Do Gifted Children Have Special Needs?When most people hear the term "special needs child", they think of children with profound disabilities, such as mental retardation, severe autism, and paraplegia.
Parenting a Gifted ChildParenting a gifted child is a complex task. This article will explore some common pitfalls and remedies to the unique challenges that come with parenting this population.
Bright and Gifted Children: How to Tell, What to DoMany parents would like to believe they are raising a budding Einstein but wonder if their child is bright rather than gifted. Such analysis makes sense as only about 2% of the population is gifted. Identifying the gifted child is important as they...
Challenging Your Gifted Child at HomeAs a teacher of gifted students parents have often asked me what they can do to challenge their gifted child at home. Before the parent looks for outside activities, they may want to look at their own special abilities.
Identifying Gifted Students: What Parents Should KnowWhile each child is a unique individual, if a child demonstrates 75% of the following traits, which are characteristic of gifted students, the child is probably gifted.
Florida Prepares to Leave Gifted Children BehindNo child left behind? Try telling that to the gifted children in the state of Florida as the Department of Education prepares to leave its gifted students not just behind but abandoned.
Teaching Gifted Children Through Independent StudiesIndependent studies or self-directed learning can be an excellent strategy for challenging gifted children, as long as teachers do not rely too heavily on this teaching method. However, how much independence is too much?
Bored in School: How to Help Your Gifted ChildWhat does it mean when your gifted child tells you they are bored in school? To some parents it may mean their child's teacher is not doing their job.
Why Some People Don't like Gifted ChildrenNo one likes someone who makes them feel bad about themselves. It can be a little annoying if you are 35 and still trying to decide what you want to be when you grow-up and an eight-year-old is plotting his early entry to an ivy league school.- Nurturing Your Gifted ChildThis article gives the reader helpful information and tools they will need to help children of a gifted nature to assimilate well in school and avoid problems with their behavior in and out of the classroom.
- Sensitivity in Gifted Children - What Parents Need to KnowFor parents, it is often difficult to understand the seeming overly sensitive natures of a gifted child. Here is what parents need to know.
- Highly Gifted Children Experience Excitable IntellectHighly gifted children often have overly excitable intellectual tendencies. Here is what parents need to know.
- Managing the Emotions of Gifted and Talented ChildrenWhen parenting a gifted and talented child, you can expect there will be emotional outbursts for which some steps should be taken to ensure your child has a safe home and education environment
- Parenting Gifted Children: What Behavioral Characteristcs You Can ExpectAs a parent of a gifted and talented child, it is important to understand the unique behaviors your child may exhibit.
Misdiagnosing Giftedness in Children as ADHD, AutismIf your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or autism, it is important to obtain a second opinion as there are many cases in which the child is misdiagnosed and is actually considered to be gifted & talented.- Gifted Child Resources in Chicago - Center Offers Enrichment and Support for Children & FamiliesIf you have a gifted child and live in the Chicago area this is a must read. The Center for Gifted, based in Glenview, IL offers a full range of support for gifted children and their parents including education, seminars and personal guidance and advice.
- Social, Emotional Problems for Gifted ChildLearning how your gifted child may have problems socially and emotionally can help you help your child.
- Could My Child Be Gifted?A gifted child needs to be intellectually stimulated at school to do the best they can.
Perfectionism and the Gifted ChildAlthough perfectionism can be found in all types of children, a gifted child may have a harder time dealing with the issue. As a parent, there are ways to help your gifted child deal with perfectionism.
What to Do When You Secretly Wish that Your Child Was AverageRaising a gifted child encompasses more than potty training at an early age - or very late - and dealing with behavior problems. It also requires circumnavigating a minefield of emotional distress. Alone.- Gifted Children and Behavior ProblemsSigns and ideas for gifted children and their families.
Parenting Gifted Children: Forums to Discuss Raising Gifted and Talented ChildrenIs your child gifted? If you need advice on raising a gifted child, here are some forums to visit.
Raising a "Gifted Child"Having a child labeled as "gifted" may seem like a good thing. Although it is in many ways, raising a gifted child can have problems of its own.
Cheap Summer Ideas for Gifted ChildrenGifted children do not need to stop moving their minds ahead during summer breaks; here are some ideas to cross the summer bridge of learning--cheaply.
