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How Can I Tell If My Child Is Gifted?
It's sometimes hard to be sure your child is gifted. You may think yes on some days and no on other days. How can you be sure? Here are some ways to help you decide.
How reliable is it to use "intense interests" to identify giftedness?
How reliable is it to use "intense interests" to identify giftedness? Read this article and find out!
Is my child gifted or just bright?
When parents notice that their child seems to learn faster than other kids, they begin to wonder whether their child is gifted or just bright.
Is it Colic or a Need for Stimulation?
Does your baby cry a lot, especially after a meal? Does she get better if you entertain her? Is it colic, then, or just boredom?
Are All Children Gifted?
Parents are often frustrated by the comment that ALL children are gifted. Is that true? This belief is just one of many myths about gifted children. Many of these myths lead to gifted children not getting the appropriate educational challenges they need to reach their potential.
Do Gifted Children Need Less Sleep?
Moms of infants and toddlers often look forward to their kids' naptime since it's a time for them to rest or get some work done. Some children, though, don't seem to take naps. In fact, they don't seem to need much sleep.
Behavior Problems - Can boredom cause behavior problems in school?
Does your child misbehave in school? It could be that he or she is bored.
How can I get my child to stop an activity without her getting upset?
Does your child cry and get upset when it's time to quit an activity and move to something else? Here's how you can help stop the tears!
What is the difference between being shy and being introverted?
People often mistake introversion for shyness, but they are different. What is the difference between these two traits?
How Can I Get My Ten-Year-Old Child to Stop Worrying About Death?
Some gifted children seem preoccupied with death and dying and getquite upset when they think about it. What can you do to comfort them and help them understand?
What is the Right Score for Admittance to a Gifted Program?
Your child has been denied entry into your school's gifted program because his or her test score wasn't high enough. Does the school have the right cut-off score? Find out in this FAQ.
How do I keep my child challenged and stimulated?
How do I keep my daughter challenged and stimulated? I don't want her to get bored and loose her fire to learn. And I don't want to be one of those parents who push in hopes that their child is gifted. I just want her to do well, stay challenged and most importantly, to be happy in her life.
How do I keep my child interested in her toys?
My daughter is definitely gifted. She figures out new things quickly and then wants more new stuff. I'm having trouble keeping up, and I can't buy a whole new set of toys every week or two!
What kind of school is best for gifted kids? Public or private?
Gifted children need to be challenged in school in order to thrive. What kind of school can provide the challenges these children need? Can a public school provide the challenges or do parents need to send their gifted child to a private school?
At what age can one determine whether a child is gifted?
Schools generally don't identify gifted children until third grade. Parents often recognize giftedness long before that. At what age can one determine whether a child is gifted?