Aug 12, 2026 | Assessments, Creativity, Education, Parenting
As August starts to wind down, we often begin to notice subtle shifts in our children’s behavior. Getting ready for school usually means buying supplies and organizing schedules. But if you are raising a sensitive, gifted, or neurodivergent child, back-to-school...
Jul 14, 2026 | Assessments, Creativity, Education, Parenting
“I’m bored.” It’s the official phrase of July! For parents of gifted or twice-exceptional (2e) children and teens, hearing this often triggers an immediate instinct to fill every empty day with camps, classes or activities. We want to enrich their...
Jun 6, 2026 | Assessments, Counseling, Education, Parenting
As parents, we are deeply attuned to our children’s rhythms. We notice when they are thriving, and we certainly notice when something starts to feel off. Yet, when a bright, articulate child suddenly melts down over homework, panics before tests, or spends hours...
May 9, 2026 | Assessments, Counseling, Education, Parenting
As parents, we spend a lot of energy watching for physical signs that something is wrong. A fever. A rash. A limp. We know how to respond to those. But mental health challenges in children are often quieter, slower, and far easier to miss, especially when life is busy...
Sep 16, 2025 | Assessments, Counseling, Education
By Dr. Dan Peters, Executive Director, Summit Center, and Podcast Host, Make It A Great One Fear. It’s a four-letter word that shapes our choices more than we realize. Sometimes it’s obvious—a pounding heart before a big presentation, a stomach drop before boarding a...
Jun 13, 2025 | Assessments, Counseling
By Dr. Dan Peters, Executive Director, Summit Center, and Podcast Host, Make It A Great One When we think of ADHD, the stereotypical image that comes to mind is often a young boy, bouncing off the walls, struggling to focus. But the reality is far more nuanced – and,...
