Davidson Gifted Blog
The Pivotal Role of Parents in Expanding the World of Young Gifted Children
This article by Joan F. Smutny, Ph.D. provides suggestions on how parents can help young gifted students learn and grow through a variety of options in their local communities. Author: Smutny, J. Publications: Parenting…
Navigating a Gap Year
This Tips for Parents article authored by Holly Bull is from a seminar they hosted for Young Scholar families. They provide advice on the “gap year” process. What is a gap year? A gap…
Fostering The Social And Emotional Development Of Gifted Children Through Guided Viewing Of Film
Teachers of gifted elementary school students seek strategies appropriate for fostering healthy social and emotional development in children. The authors propose guided viewing of film as a strategy through which teachers and counselors may…
Tips for Parents: Doing Poorly on Purpose: Underachievement and the Quest for Dignity
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Jim Delisle, who offers considerations to remember and suggestions for addressing underachievement. One of my favorite quotes is from English author George Eliot:…
Developing Mathematical Talent
This Tips for Parents article is authored by Richard Rusczyk from a seminar he hosted for Young Scholar families. He discusses his experiences in sharing mathematics with students and helping develop their interests in…
National Statistics – Why our Nation Needs to Educate our Gifted and Talented Youth
This article contains a number of statistics highlighting the importance of gifted education in the United States. In 2011, research showed that just 32% of 8th graders in the United States were proficient in…
Preparing Your 2e Child for the Transition to College
In this article, two professionals who help twice-exceptional students and their families make the transition to college provide numerous strategies. Author: Eisner, W. & Wanzenberg, M. Publisher: 2e Newsletter Year: July/August 2010 This is…
The Art of Academic Writing
This Tips for Parents article authored by Michael Clay Thompson is from a seminar he hosted for Young Scholar Families, during which significant elements in the instruction of the art of academic writing were…
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