by tmom-dfw26 | Apr 12, 2014 | Parenting a Gifted Child
What’s the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word “school?” Classroom? Teacher? Homework? What’s the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word “learning?” Classroom? Teacher? Homework? What’s the first word that comes to mind when you hear the...
by tmom-dfw26 | Feb 17, 2014 | Parenting a Gifted Child
Slipping and sliding down a slimy slope is simply no surprise when semantics take center stage! So, if the GT (Gifted and Talented) lingo and programs feel like water slipping through your hands, no matter how hard you try to hold it, take courage, that’s how we all...
by tmom-dfw26 | Dec 28, 2013 | Parenting a Gifted Child
Welcome back. You’re joining me in a five part series titled Initiation into Giftedness. Part one, The Gifted Have Character, explored characteristics of gifted kids. Part two, To Test or Not to Test: 5 Questions to Consider, explored reasons to test your gifted...
by tmom-dfw26 | Dec 22, 2013 | Parenting a Gifted Child
Here’s the question. Is it better to know or not know specific details concerning your child’s intelligence? You do know your child is smart and shows herself to be more capable than other kids her age. You’re good with that. No need for testing. These kids get tested...
by tmom-dfw26 | Dec 10, 2013 | Parenting a Gifted Child
Have you ever watched a new parent witness their offspring accomplish a task for the very first time and then gush about how amazing said offspring is? It’s the most natural response ever! The very next thought that arises in that parent’s mind goes something like...
by tmom-dfw26 | Dec 7, 2013 | Parenting a Gifted Child
Welcome to the wonderful, often wacky, occasionally warm, sometimes wearisome, usually wild, whimsically witty and wordy world of the Gifted. Yes, it’s a mouthful. But that’s how it is here in the deep waters of giftedness! Leave your floaties in the shallow end!...
