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25 Year Review: Gifted Children – Youth Mental Health

Originally published 25 years ago, this article by Dr. Julia Osborn is still relevant in many ways today. The article covers the special needs of gifted children, giftedness and self-esteem, and recommendations for identification…

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The Power of Showing Up

The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. After a spring and summer of unprecedented events, there has never been a…

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Gifted Friendships: Age Mate Vs. True Peer

As a parent of a highly gifted child, have you ever felt like you were talking to a mini adult? Many gifted students tend to grasp advanced concepts, participate in conversations well beyond their…

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The Mental Health Crisis

The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Long before the pandemic and quarantine, anxiety and depression were on the rise…

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Gifted Students and Stress Management: Our Favorite Books

Highly gifted students often can experience high levels of stress to excel at everything they are involved with. They tend to be especially perceptive in picking up on environmental cues, so they may be more sensitive to issues…

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Tools for Practicing Joy and Building Your Emotional Vocabulary

Expanding a child’s emotional vocabulary has been a long-recommended practice in the gifted and twice-exceptional community. These children often experience asynchronous development which may mean feeling intense emotions at a young age with very…

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PERMA-V Framework

The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents.  Life can get crazy sometimes. It could be due to busy…

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Tips for Low Stress Holidays for Gifted Families

This year may be quieter than previous holidays as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect families across the country. This may mean that trip to the in-laws’ house is canceled this year, and it…

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