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This article presents an alphabetical listing of terms often associated with gifted assessment.
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This article shares the first-hand experience of the parent of a profoundly gifted daughter and son. Anne Cronin describes her initial confusion and worry at having a baby who refused to sleep, was constantly active and her feelings of being overwhlemed by her daughter's explorations. Her son offered some relief -- although profoundly intelligent, he was creative and less active. She wraps up with some lessons she has gleaned.
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This article by Laura Goodman, parent of a profoundly gifted son, shares her perspective of her "parenting trek" as her son enters his teen years. "For parents with extremely gifted children, what seems to be the accepted norm just isn't normal in their houses." Goodman does not offer advice on what is right, rather she makes the case that what is generally accepted as right may not be for her gifted teen.
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Jan Davidson, Ph. D., co-founder of the Davidson Institute for Talent Development, provides an overview of helpful questions to ask when determining the best school for your gifted child. Topics covered include: early entrance, ability grouping, Advanced Placement (AP) courses and more.
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This article by Kathi Kearney is a bibliography and resource list representing much of the written record in this century about gifted children and homeschooling. A majority of the readings discuss issues of exceptionally and profoundly gifted children who are homeschooling. The authors come from a very wide variety of educational, religious, and philosophical perspectives.
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This full text article by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development discusses seven suggestions that both parents and experts agree are an important foundation for parenting gifted children. The suggestions include: accept and love your child unconditionally; expose your child to a plethora of learning opportunities; don't overload your child; help your child dispel unwarranted feelings of inadequacy; communicate with your child about his/her abilities; be aware of your own baggage; enjoy your child. Also included are links to articles of i...
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This article is a chapter from Benjamin Bloom's book, "Developing Talent in Young People." The author, Kathryn Sloane, examines the influence parents have on the development of talent through support and encouragement. The author focuses on family values, parental involvement in instruction, how parents adapt to the changing child through the years and family dynamics.
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Although kids of all ages can be bullied or be bullies themselves, it tends to escalate in the middle-school years. Children often pick on one another verbally or shove and push a weak classmate. Overweight kids are easy targets, as are children who dress, speak, or act differently than others. It's a shame that our culture allows and perhaps even encourages these types of behaviors, but it's still a reality in many of our school grounds, classrooms, and neighborhoods. In another excerpt from her book Laying Down the Law, Dr. Ruth Peters...
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This article covers the many potential dangers children can encounter while on the Internet. Parents are presented a number of options on how to help prevent these hazards. As described in the article, options include: Direct interaction with your child, additional help through online resources, and filtering and monitoring software.
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In this article, Debbie Abilock provides advice on how to cultivate your gifted child's interest in reading.
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