Parenting a Gifted Child: Gifted assessment, traits, advocacy, stereotypes, elitism, labelling, and providing challenging education in school and out from tutoring to enrichment programs.

Gifted and talented children confront parents with distinct questions and challenges. How do parents keep gifted youth motivated, advocate for gifted education, and find rigorous programs supporting gifted student interests? When is gifted assessment necessary? What are talent search benefits? Which summer camps are fun and challenging? How do parents help a gifted kid deal with academic competition, perfectionism, and social pressures? Should parents consider homeschooling, private school, or grade acceleration? Articles in Parenting a Gifted Child strive for research-based answers, written from a parent perspective instead of a GATE educator. A blog shares personal perspectives. Parenting a Gifted Child brings parents facts and resources supporting a gifted child on his or her personal journey.

Most kids, gifted or normal, will not be thrilled to get clothes for holiday gifts. Instead of giving a child something she needs, chose a fun and educational toy. more...

Nov 15, 2009

Motivating a Gifted Child

In: Challenging Gifted Children

Gifted students tend to get bored in any classroom setting where they are not continuously challenged. An involved parent can help keep a gifted child motivated. more...

Nov 5, 2009

Gifted Children and Creativity

In: Challenging Gifted Children

Gifted children have so many competing stimuli in their worlds. They want to experience everything and learn as much as they can. Keep their creative juices flowing. more...

Nov 2, 2009

Preparing a Gifted Child for Acceleration

In: Challenging Gifted Children