Sep 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
A parent might ask, “My child gets anxious at the start of a new school year. What can I do to support my child during this transition time?” Transitions are difficult for most people, and this is often particularly true for gifted children. There is a...
Jul 13, 2012 | Creativity, Giftedness, Parenting
Summer is here and with it brings more time for creativity, exploration and play. Kids love to draw paint, act, experiment, and design, and summer provides the opportunity to diverge from a structured school curriculum and allows time to delve into self-chosen...
Jul 13, 2012 | Assessments, Counseling, Education, Giftedness, Parenting
Why is my child so complex? This is a question I am often asked by parents of gifted children during a consultation appointment. The initial answer is simple – gifted children often have several different ability levels occurring at the same time. They may be...
Jul 2, 2012 | Counseling, Giftedness, Parenting
I am often asked if gifted kids are more susceptible to becoming anxious. My experience is that they are. Gifted kids tend to have active minds that think about A LOT of things. While their minds come up with elaborate and creative ideas, their minds also come up with...
