Jul 1, 2014 | Counseling, Creativity, Parenting
Two of this summer’s most popular movies are stories of young people dealing with the harsher challenges of life both through illness and evil. In the popular film The Fault in Our Stars we see two teenagers fall in love while struggling with the chronic disease...
May 13, 2013 | Assessments, Counseling, Education, Parenting
This article first appeared on the Dyslexic Advantage website, a charitable organization founded by Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide, and dedicated to helping those with dyslexia thrive. By Dan Peters, PhD Sitting at the New York/Newark airport, I feel compelled to write....
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...
