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.
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Great Vacations for Gifted Kids
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.
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Great Toys for Gifted Kids
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.
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Motivating a Gifted Child
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.
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Gifted Children and Creativity
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.
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Preparing a Gifted Child for Acceleration
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.
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Contributing Articles in Parenting a Gifted Child
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Giftedness and Asperger Syndrome
Parents should be aware of behavioral problems common to both giftedness and Asperger Syndrome. This information will be helpful in determining appropriate treatment.
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10-Year-Old Dinosaur Expert Loves Paleontology
Although only 10, Ben Mohler has already participated in three fossil digs and is the youngest volunteer at the Arizona Museum of Natural History.
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Online Education for Gifted Children
Today many colleges and universities offer various online courses that can be of interest for gifted children.
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Organizational Skills of Gifted Children
Organizational skills are often not among the strongest abilities of gifted and talented children. That's why parents should know how to help them to get organized.
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6 Personality Types of Gifted Children
In 1988, after some years of research work, George Betts and Maureen Neihart identified 6 personality types of gifted and talented children.
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