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This guidebook was written for parents of Tennessee students, yet it has application for everyone. It specifically addresses such topics as characteristics of gifted children, myths regarding gifted children, advocacy tips and practices, state policies (specific to Tennessee), schools, summer programs, support organizations, experts, and books/articles. Many of these topics have links to other resources available. The book also includes links to discussion groups/forums and resources for socio-emotional problems the gifted student my be expe...
http://www.giftedtn.org/index.htm
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This article written by Marsha Landau, Ph.D and hosted on the Talent Development's website, provides tips on identifying your child's aptitude for mathematics. Landau urges parents and teachers to enrich childrens skills and abilities by placing them at the correct level.
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/resources/talentdevelopment/mathpotential.html
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With over 30 years experience, Dr. James R. Delisle talks about writing Parenting Gifted Kids and shares his perspectives on guiding the gifted.
http://www.prufrock.com/client/client_pages/jimdelisleinterview.cfm
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"According to some psychologists and researchers, praising everything children do does not build self-esteem -- eventually the praise becomes meaningless. Instead of continually praising students, teachers should substitute descriptive comments or cite specific improvements in work."
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr302.shtml
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This website, CapabilitiesInc.com, offers advice and products for parents and teachers who would like to take a different approach to raising capable young adults.
http://www.capabilitiesinc.com/
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This informative article on the National Association for Gifted Children website, stresses how the thrill of success after hard work is a powerful way to build self-confidence, along with a willingness to continue to try difficult tasks. Gifted children, especially those with strong skills in logic, will not be swayed by rewards for easy tasks. Rather, they will learn not to trust adults who give positive reinforcement for false reasons.
http://www.nagc.org/CMS400Min/index.aspx?id=969
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ERIC EC gathers and disseminates professional literature, information, and resources on the education and development of individuals of all ages who have disabilities and/or who are gifted.
http://www.eric.ed.gov
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Through FamilyEducation.com parents are able to find practical guidance, grade-specific information about their children's school experience, strategies to get involved with their children's learning, free email newsletters, and fun and entertaining family activities. FamilyEducation brings together leading organizations from both the public and private sectors to help parents, teachers, schools, and community organizations use online tools and other media resources to positively affect children's education and overall development.
http://familyeducation.com/subchannel/0,2794,59-163,00.html
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This article, by Martha Brockenbrough, discusses the issue of making friends. This can be hard for many kids to do; this article highlights why friends are important, when kids are ready for friends, way to help your child make friends, and some troubleshooting tips.
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/Features/Columns/?article=friendsmain
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This article by Gwen Morrison discusses the obstacles that gifted children may face in school and in life. It even touches on some of the "gifts" and rewards that come out of being a gifted child.
http://childrentoday.com/resources/articles/giftedkids.htm
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Gifted Monthly has evolved from a monthly newsletter into an online book shop and information source for parents of gifted children and education professionals.
They exclusively sell books related to giftedness and children of high ability, mainly for parents but also for professionals. We also publish articles which are available free to download, along with issues of the original Gifted Monthly newsletter.
http://www.giftedmonthly.homestead.com/
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This article discusses the history of media coverage of extremely gifted children, and provides parents with a series of very specific suggestions and guidelines to consider when deciding whether or not to allow press coverage of a profoundly gifted child and his or her accomplishments.
http://www.hollingworth.org/press.html
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This website is the most comprehensive website about giftedness on the Internet. Links to many interesting articles, resources, and all the major national programs for gifted children are included. A separate section of the website provides resources for families with highly, exceptionally, and profoundly gifted children. To learn about giftedness, begin here!
http://hoagiesgifted.org
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This is a great resource for new homeschoolers, gifted and twice exceptional homeschoolers and veteran homeschoolers. Content includes the basics of homeschooling along with actual curriculum ideas and online resources
http://www.homeschooldiner.com/index.html
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This website, maintained by concerned parents, offers links to related websites and articles regarding various educational issues. It offers in-depth and timely education and healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents and children. There are also resources available regarding gifted students.
http://www.kidsource.com
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This website offers tips for parents, articles on parenting issues and child development topics, a free e-zine and more.
http://www.kidsgoals.com/
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KidsBoston.com is an online tool that has various useful resources for parents. This website even highlights gifted kids under their "Education for fast learners" section.
http://www.kidsboston.com/fast.htm
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This website offers articles, resources, and activities for parents of gifted children, including a calendar of activities and resources, links to other websites, discussion forums, and books.
http://www.kidsource.com/education/gifted.html
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This article gives advice on how to handle your child's first day at school, and the different emotions that go with this exciting event. Whether your child is starting day care, nursery school or kindergarten, there are many simple things you can do to help prepare him or her for this new adventure.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/family/firstday/firstday.htm
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For residents in Canada this website may be useful for parents when networking with others in the gifted community. Share ideas on message boards, find events and read about testing & assessment and schooling options.
http://www.ontariogifted.org/parentofgifted.htm
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This online article by David Farmer provides some ideas on identifying and parenting gifted preschoolers. Farmer suggests parents should take notice of milestones other than the common ones of walking, talking etc., such as advanced thinking, reasoning, particular creativity, humour and joke telling, spontaneity and being competitive.
http://www.austega.com/gifted/preschoolers.htm
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As adults, it is important that we recognize and support the strengths of our children. We can do this best when we are armed with the most current educational research and philosophies. We will provide you with basic information about gifted education and ways to help your children. Through our blog, you will also have an opportunity to ask questions, voice your opinions, and view the responses of others. This is a site to serve your needs, so visit it often.
http://www.prufrock.com/client/client_pages/parent_introduction.cfm
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How do you take care as good parents to ensure your children are not meeting the wrong type of stranger online?
Join Safe2Read - and your problem will be solved!
Safe2read allows you to allocate everyone in your family their own email account, with a level of automatic supervision appropriate to their age.
http://www.safe2read.com/?src=g20
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The beginning of a new school year is a good time to think about what direction you want your child's education to take. Before that first parent-teacher conference, before the first IEP meeting, before the first call from the principal, plan your strategy, assess the situation and your child's abilities, and learn some new tactics for obtaining what your intellectually gifted child needs for a successful school year.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org
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Posted on her webiste, Deborah L. Ruf outlines the do's and don'ts for parents dealing with the challenges of raising bright young children.
http://www.educationaloptions.com/raising_gifted_children.htm
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Sylvia Rimm, Ph.D, presents a practical list of suggestions about how to deal with sibling rivalry and perhaps prevent it altogether. One tip is related to having one child "tutor" another child and how this can lead to greater sibling rivalry.
http://www.sylviarimm.com/sibling4.htm
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"We focus on the needs of the "whole baby"—in the context of the family and community. Our job is to support you in the important work you do. We do this through:
- promoting discovery and application of new knowledge,
- stimulating effective services and responsive policies,
- increasing public awareness,
- fostering professional excellence through training and related activities,
- inspiring tomorrow's leaders.
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http://www.zerotothree.org/index.html
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