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New Year's History and Traditions
The start of a new year has a special significance to people all around the world. It is a time rich with history and traditions and while most of us celebrate and often make New Year's resolutions, few of us know what's behind the celebrating and the resoltion making, and probably even fewer of us are aware of the many ways the New Year is welcomed in different cultures. If your children like to ask "why" as many gifted children do, you'll want to know the answers!
Is My Child Gifted?
"Is my child gifted?" That is a question many parents ask. Parents looking for an answer to that question need to consider several different factors.
Dabrowski's Theory of Positive Disintegration
Polish psychologist Kazimierz Dabrowski devised the only existing theory of moral development. Like theories of physical or intellectual development, this theory is comprised of progressive levels of moral development. Although it has five levels, few people make it past the third level. Some people, in fact, are stuck between levels three and four and are mistakenly identified as neurotic.
The Least You Should Know About Testing Your Gifted Child
When parents first realize that their child might be gifted, they wonder about testing. Should I get my child tested? Where can I go for gifted testing? Does it matter who does the testing? How much does it cost?
Helping Gifted Teens Find the Right Career
Many gifted teens worry about the future because they are interested in so many subjects and think that every one of them as a potential career. They may become stressed as they wonder what career path to follow. They may have a hard time choosing a college because they can't decide on a major, or they may switch majors often once they get to college because everything is interesting and they can't make up their minds. If your gifted teen has trouble focusing on a career, how can you help?
What is a Gifted Child?
Describing a gifted child is difficult because not everyone defines "gifted" the same way. Nevertheless, it is possible to provide a general description of typical gifted children.
Autumn Fun - Fun Things for Gifted Kids to Do in the Fall
Fall is a beautiful time of year. It is also a great time for kids to learn some science, spend time with the family, and have other kinds of fun!
Keeping a Portfolio of Your Gifted Child's Work
It is sometimes difficult for parents of gifted children to get their child's academic needs met. Keeping a portfolio of your child's work that illustrates his or her abilities can help.
Halloween Costumes and Activities
Ghosts and goblins. Witches and wizards. Many kids love Halloween because they can dress up and pretend to be something or someone they're not. Halloween is about more than wearing costumes, though. Halloween is a time for fun and unusual parties and interesting activities.
Understanding Underachievement in Gifted Children
Parents of gifted children are often surprised and dismayed when their children underachieve in school. The key to helping an underachiever succeed is understanding the causes of underachievement.
How Do I Nurture My Gifted Child?
Finding out your child is gifted inevitably leads to the question of what to do about it. Some parents worry that they will do the wrong things or that they aren't smart, talented, or educated enough to provide what their child needs. However, all it really takes is a little understanding and creativity.
Making Good New Year's Resolutions
If making resolutions is not a tradition in your household, you might consider starting the tradition. Making resolutions, particularly the right way, can be a wonderful way to teach gifted children to make realistic goals and plan ways to reach those goals.
Developmental Milestones - Three Months to Five Years
The advanced development of gifted children is easier for parents and others to understand if they are familiar with typical childhood development.