Gifted
Say What?
Thursday, April 12th, 2012“Mom today at school I was the only one who knew how to read a really long word. Guess what word it was?” ~ Kimberly “I don’t know, what.” ~ Mom “Antidisestablishmentarianism.” ~ Kimberly with the biggest grin on her face “That’s great. Why did you need to know that word.” ~ Mom “Oh we [...]
Using Your Full Potential
Monday, April 2nd, 2012It is hard to get on your child about using their full potential, when clearly it isn’t something you yourself have mastered. My Mother and Father would always comment that my teachers were concerned that I was not working to my highest potential. Really it is a blanket statement that just says “you know someone [...]
If You’re Gifted Whistle Along
Thursday, March 1st, 2012Ever notice how gifted children are overexcitable or supersensitive? Many are generally impulsive and most have annoying habits. Annie has one habit that she just does. I would call it a nervous tick except that she isn’t nervous. It is just something her mind won’t stop doing. She whistles ALL THE TIME. She whistles when [...]