Gifted 101 (65)
Do you wonder if your child or a child you know is gifted or maybe just bright? Find out how "gifted" is defined and how to recognize the characteristics of gifted children. Also learn the myths about gifted children and how these myths can affect our expectations and treatment of these children.
Nurturing Gifts and Talents (34)
All parents want the best for their children and parents of gifted children are no different. What can these parents to do nurture their children's abilities?
Social / Emotional Issues (22)
In many ways, gifted children have the same social and emotional needs other children have, but their needs are often intensified by the characteristics that make them gifted.
Testing (11)
IQ tests, achievement tests, standardized tests, normed tests, off-level tests...Learn what these tests are all about, how they are used, and what they tell you about your child.
Education Options (21)
Several education options are available for gifted children. Some are dependent on the school a child attends and some are available elsewhere. Find out what these options are and which ones are best for your child.
School Issues (22)
Gifted Children may have problems socializing with their age mates in school. Lack of challenge can cause them to become underachievers or behavior problems. Learning how to advocate for your child can help him or her be successful.
Gender Issues (5)
Gifted boys and gifted girls face different problems in school, at home and elsewhere. How does gender affect gifted children as they grow up?
Young Gifted Children (10)
Parenting a young gifted child can be as puzzling as the children themselves! The tried-and-true parenting advice found in most parenting books doesn't seem to apply to gifted children.
Gifted Teens (11)
It isn't easy being a teenager and that's as true for gifted teens as it is for all teens. Sensitivity, perfectionism, social isolation, and pressure from adults can add to the stress gifted adolescents feel.
Profoundly Gifted (8)
Not all gifted children have the same level of abilities. Like average children, they represent a wide range. Extremely gifted, also known as the profoundly gifted, are on the highest end of the gifted ability range. Their exceptional abilities present some special challenges for parents and teachers alike.
Gifted Minorities (2)
Gifted children from language or racial minorities are often not identified for gifted programs, not because of prejudice or discrimination, but because of problems with identification.
Gifted and LD (7)
Gifted children with a learning disability are probably the most difficult children to identify. The two traits combined make these children appear to be average. As a result, they do not get the services they need for either their learning disability or their giftedness.
Family Life (42)
Being a parent is never easy, but being the parent of gifted children can make home life even more complicated than usual. Sibling rivalry, too many activities, and even parental disagreement over a child's giftedness and what to do about it can create household tension.
Books, Toys, and More (19)
Learn about the kind of toys and books that gifted children love!
Where to Find Help (14)
Find advice and support from people who know what it is like to be the parent of a gifted child!
