Recently added articles from Parenting for High Potential:
editorial
Sep 01, 2008; Jolly, Jennifer L ... 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; Siegle, Del ... 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; Cooper, Carolyn R ... 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; Roberts, Julia Link; Inman, Tracy Ford ... 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; Pennington, Leighann ... 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; Ruf, Deborah L ... 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; Schader, Robin ... 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; Smutny, Joan Franklin ... 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; Burge, Shelley Putnam ... 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 ...
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Sep 01, 2008; Reed, Maureen ... 2008 Toy List Nearly 10 years ago when my son was just starting school, his kindergarten teacher gave me a list describing the characteristics of the gifted child. What resonated with me from this list was my child's capacity for curiosity, creativity, and abstract ...
