Recently added articles from Parenting for High Potential:
editorial
Dec 01, 2008; ... The cyclical nature of interest in the gifted is probably unique in American education. No other special group of children has been so alternately embraced and repelled with so much ngm by educators and laypersons alike. ~ Abraham Tannenbaum This cyclical nature of interest and support ...
Parents Are the Best Advocates
Dec 01, 2008; ... Every parent is confronted with questions of "How can I best help my child?", "When should I intervene on my child's behalf?", and "When should I just let events unfoldr Support for gifted children is an important role for parents; in many cases, parents are their sole advocates. Parents of ...
For PEAT's Sake
Dec 01, 2008; ... Advocating for Your Child at School We are all familiar with the journey - the attempt to find a better way to educate our gifted children. Ironically, my personal journey to improve my child's public school education was catalyzed by fear, fear of becoming angry. At the suggestion of my ...
An Interview With. . . Wendy Abrams
Dec 01, 2008; ... Meet Wendy Abrams, mother of four, environmental activist, and founder of the public art exhibit, Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cool Planet, composed of 123 giant globes, all of which demonstrate simple solutions we all can do to combat global warming. Designed to inspire public dialogue ...
Dancing Toward District Advocacy
Dec 01, 2008; ... Advocating for change within your school district is much like square dancing. People move in predictable ways, responding to directions given by a caller with calls being many and varied. Reacting quickly to calls keeps dancers on their toes. As people connect through square dancing, they, too, ...
Advocating for Our Future
Dec 01, 2008; ... In almost every setting, parents are their children's first and strongest advocates. Parents of gifted and talented learners are no different. They see their children's strengths and understand the frustrations that can develop when there is a mismatch between a child's abilities and the ...
Advocacy Getting Started as an Advocate
Dec 01, 2008; ... Whether we admit to it or not, we all hear voices in our heads. Some of those voices remind us of tasks yet to finish, while others encourage us to complete that next set of sit-ups. Sometimes we hear voices dissuading us from buying those uncomfortable (but very cute) shoes or eating one more ...
What Parents Need to Know
Dec 01, 2008; ... Current Research About Gifted and Talented Students In the last two decades, seminal research has been conducted in the area of giftedness and talent development that has consequences for gifted and talented children and their parents. This article offers three major themes that have ...
From One Parent To Another: Elementary Lessons for Mom
Dec 01, 2008; ... Just before the start of the school year, my family relocated from a bustling suburb of New York City to a peaceful rural community in the Hudson Valley, a family friendly haven where we were certain to enjoy raising our family. Both our sons were identified as gifted and would enter new ...
Connecting With Kids Celebrate! (Part One)
Dec 01, 2008; ... As the holiday season will soon draw to a close, your family is probably looking forward to a break from the holiday hubbub. But soon the bleak days of January will anive, and with the cold, a lull in the family schedule. Your children will begin to mutter the lonesome sounds of boredom. The ...
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Dec 01, 2008; ... Hot Games in a Cool Economy All parents of high-potential children despair at the inevitable stack of games abandoned because they Ve been mastered to the point of boredom or never ignited even initial enthusiasm. Still, games are vital tools for child development, so we gathered groups ...
editorial
Sep 01, 2008; ... Is it that time of year already? Summer has been spirited away by the ringing of school bells, and for many of us with school-aged children we will once again resume the hectic schedule of school, lessons, play dates, and activities. My son enters middle school this year and we're hesitant about ...
Promoting Creativity Through Curiosity and Engagement: Wonder Is Not Enough
Sep 01, 2008; ... Like most young children, my 7-month-old daughter came into the world curious about her new environment and programmed to explore it. As her muscular control develops, she is more and more able to embrace and discover her environment, as she makes meaning of each new event she encounters. As ...
The Buzz
Sep 01, 2008; ... EXTRA! EXTRA! Academic Rigor: An Intellectually Challenging Climate How often have you heard you youngster complain that school is boring? Or, that he or she had already learned what was presented in class today and will likely be reviewed tomorrow, the next day, and even the day ...
Advocacy
Sep 01, 2008; ... Partner With STEM to Enhance Opportunities for Gifted Children "What can Brown do for you?" is a slogan that UPS has made familiar. As an advocate, you need to hear that on two levels: One as a catchy advertisement, and, more importantly, as a great idea. Ask yourself: What can blank do ...
Engaging Gifted Boys in Reading and Writing
Sep 01, 2008; ... Unlikely Candidates The Skateboarder: The required wardrobe is black skinny jeans, skater shoes, and a black Volcom T-shirt. His appearance suggests a rebel rather than candidate for reading a poem written in the voice of an adorable puppy. The Math Genuis: He is the ...
From One Parent To Another
Sep 01, 2008; ... One Profoundly Gifted Kid's Story There are many different ways to raise and educate a profoundly gifted child and for readers of Parenting far High Potential, I will dispense with the usual, "How did you know your child was so gifted?" stories. This is a brief overview of the approach I ...
Parenting Forum
Sep 01, 2008; ... Great Expectations: Seeing School Opportunities With Fresh Eyes My 5-year-old is a highly gifted child. I'm so frustrated with my public school and am not sure how to be a good advocate for him. The first few weeks of school, his behavior was fine. However, as time has gone on, his ...
What Every Parent Can Do for Gifted Girls
Sep 01, 2008; ... Of all the challenges faced by gifted girls, perhaps the most difficult to address is the compromise so many of them make with their most cherished dreams and interests. This often begins early in life. Yet, it happens so gradually that it seems imperceptible, even to the girls themselves. Its ...
Connecting With Kids
Sep 01, 2008; ... Genealogy for Kids With the holiday season approaching, many opportunities for family gatherings will arise. This year, why not encourage your children to make the most of the time they will be spending with relatives by getting to know their family members better? Use these ideas to get ...