The holiday season can be a lot for any family. For families with gifted and twice-exceptional kids, it can feel like “a lot” on top of “a lot.” You are juggling: Sensory overload from noise, lights, crowds, and travel Big feelings, perfectionism, and rigid expectations Changes in routine and unstructured time Extended family who may … Read more
Many gifted kids feel big feelings. They care deeply and notice small details. This can lead to perfectionism and people-pleasing. They may worry about being wrong. They may stay quiet to avoid attention. The good news is that self-expression and self-advocacy are skills. Kids can learn these skills with small, daily practice. You can teach … Read more
The Role of Self-Awareness and Advocacy Gifted and talented students often feel things deeply. They notice when learning feels too easy or too hard. This awareness is powerful, but it can also feel overwhelming. Helping your gifted child name their strengths and challenges builds confidence. When they can say, “I need more challenge in math,” … Read more
What Perfectionism Looks Like in Gifted and Talented Students Perfectionism is the need to appear flawless. For gifted and talented students, perfectionism often looks different than it does in other children. Some may spend hours reworking a project because it does not feel “good enough.” Others may avoid starting work at all because they fear … Read more
If your gifted and talented child feels everything a little more – more joy, more anger, more sadness, more everything, you’re not imagining it. This is one of the most misunderstood parts of giftedness. People often think it’s just about being smart. But for many gifted kids, the emotional intensity is the part that impacts daily life the most. … Read more
Gifted and talented students thrive when their minds are challenged. When lessons are too easy or repetitive, they can become bored and disengaged. This lack of challenge, called under-stimulation, is more common than many realize. If it is not addressed, it can lead to frustration, lost motivation, and long-term learning gaps. Signs of Under-stimulation in … Read more
The Phenomenon of Boredom: Why Bright Minds Feel DisengagedUnderstanding why gifted kids check out in class Why Is My Child Always Bored at School?If your child often says, “I’m bored,” you’re not alone. Many parents of gifted kids hear this daily. It’s confusing and frustrating. You want your child to feel excited about learning, but … Read more
How to Find and Use Your State’s Gifted Education Laws If you’re raising a gifted child, you may feel unsure. Is your school required to help? What services should your child get? Where do you even start? Let’s walk through it together. Here’s a simple toolkit to help you learn your state’s laws for gifted … Read more
Navigating the Complex World of Gifted Education Laws Let’s talk about something that can feel really confusing—gifted education laws. If your child is gifted, you want the best support. But here’s the problem: many schools don’t always give it. And the rules? They’re different in every state. So let’s break this down together. I’ll explain … Read more
What Does “Gifted and Talented” Really Mean for Parents? When most people hear “gifted and talented,” they think of high grades or a child who reads early. But parenting a gifted child is more than that. Gifted kids often have big ideas, deep thoughts, and intense feelings. They may be great at solving problems but … Read more