Parenting a Gifted Child

Family vacations are a great opportunity for bonding, exploring and learning as a group. Gifted kids can benefit from activities that will stimulate their intellects.

Nov 30, 2009 - Therese Haberman

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.

Nov 23, 2009 - Therese Haberman

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.

Nov 15, 2009 - Therese Haberman

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.

Nov 6, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Moving one or more grades up within a public school system need not be a traumatic experience for the gifted child. The key to a smooth transition is preparing the child.

Nov 3, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Setting up a mentoring program in a school or community group can begin as an informal arrangement and with success, graduate to a more formal funded program.

Oct 27, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Being a gifted child is not easy. Particularly when he reaches the teen years, life becomes more complicated when social issues compete with his motivation to learn.

Oct 20, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Christopher and Theresa Pessinis were crestfallen to discover that in the state of New Hampshire, gifted and talented children are not identified or recognized.

Oct 7, 2009 - Therese Haberman

An intellectually gifted child is advantaged to have advanced abilities. However, the emotional turmoil he faces can become debilitating for him if he is overwhelmed.

Oct 1, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Gifted children have such a wide array of interests, some have a tendency to get bogged down in one area, to the detriment of other studies and assignments. Here is help.

Sep 17, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Introducing a young gifted child to new stimuli and enrichment opportunities may result in a lifelong interest or even a career pursuit. Here are ideas to consider.

Sep 11, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Gifted children have an overwhelming propensity to ask tough questions. Curiosity is only part of their motivation. They have a driving need for answers.

Sep 1, 2009 - Therese Haberman

All kids have some form of challenging behaviors. Gifted children are even more prone to behavior issues because of their asychonous development.

Aug 21, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Raising a gifted child by herself is a major challenge. Bringing up a gifted child in a family of normal children can present some unique issues to overcome.

Aug 17, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Parents who discover they have an intellectually gifted child want to ensure they provide the appropriate stimulation for optimal development. Here are some ideas.

Aug 11, 2009 - Therese Haberman

The decision to home school a child who is gifted will depend on several factors, including the ability of a parent to commit the time and effort to become a teacher.

Aug 3, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Gifted kids are special in the way they develop into adulthood. Their intellectual capacity will be developing faster than the rest of them and this creates flux.

Jul 30, 2009 - Therese Haberman

When a parent first learns that a child is in the exceptional category from an intellectual standpoint, it can be source of pride as well as anxiety. What next?

Jul 28, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Parents of gifted children can be so anxious to provide opportunities for stimulation, that they sometimes forget the child has an increased need for quiet reflection.

Jul 23, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Becoming intimidated by the words used in gifted education circles need not be a concern for the parent of a gifted child. Here is a brief overview of common terms.

Jul 20, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Gifted teenagers present some unique and challenging behavior issues as they mature, assert independence and question authority. Here are common situations and solutions.

Jul 17, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Making the decision to enroll a child in a public program designed for gifted students is only the first step in advocacy for the child's educational well being.

May 28, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Public school, in many parts of the country, does a respectable job of educating normal kids. This often does not apply to kids with special needs or gifts.

May 22, 2009 - Therese Haberman

For good reason, many parents of truly gifted children, as defined by traditional standards, are very reluctant to have the "gifted" label attached to their child.

May 21, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Identifying a gifted child at the earliest possible age is key in providing the optimal stimulation the toddler needs to realize his or her potential.

May 21, 2009 - Therese Haberman