Truth be told ~ in the last four years ~ I must have worked with over 100
parents of gifted children ~ and the majority are kind ~ supportive ~ and positive.
There are no simple answers to many of the questions gifted children have about the world, but that doesn't
mean parents of gifted children should dismiss their concerns.
I'm sure
most parents of gifted children have found the reality of gifted parenting to be quite different from what they had imagined about being a parent.
In other words,
parents of gifted children need to be aware of the developmental milestones of average children to understand the advanced development of their gifted children.
Many in the field of education as well
as parents of gifted children know that many gifted programs have set capacities due to funding and support — children who are gifted sometimes don't get into gifted programs when space is limited, and children who are not gifted also may be accepted into gifted programs when there is extra room.
Gifted children are cognitively different which is why
parents of gifted children know gifted programs are essential for their child's education, and having teachers who understand and consider the cognitive differences in gifted children is critical.
CGCC is a volunteer - based nonprofit organization created by
parents of gifted children with the intention of unifying the many meetup groups, school related organizations, and parent groups throughout the Chicago area.
The original quotes used in this presentation were gathered from
parents of gifted children who answered the question, «If you could tell someone — a teacher, neighbor or friend — just one sentence, one idea about gifted children and that one idea was going to stick with them, what would you tell them?»
There are some basic approaches to nurturing your gifted child that are helpful for
parents of gifted children of all ages, but there are some specific ideas for providing mental stimulation for gifted toddlers and preschoolers.
Gifted Child Society The Gifted Child Society is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1957
by parents of gifted children in New Jersey to further the cause of gifted education.
Not having gifted education in a school district also often results in
parents of gifted children removing them from those schools for other options: local public schools of choice, charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, parochial schools, and home schooling.
One of the
obstacles parents of gifted children encounter when trying to get more appropriate learning materials and instruction for their children in school is the argument that «everything evens out by third grade.»
In these groups,
parents of gifted children meet weekly for 10 weeks to discuss various issues of raising gifted children; the groups use the book A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children to help them understand and deal with these issues.
As parents of gifted children, we understand that our children do not have it easy at all, but it is going to be a long, difficult battle to overcome the misperception that gifted kids are smart, life is easy and don't need anything.
The purpose of the book, however, is not simply to provide
parents of gifted children with some much needed humor; it also contains plenty of information about raising and living with a gifted child.
There are resources for children and teens as well, including magazines, software, web links, and book lists with plot summaries for ages 6 - 16, plus first - hand success stories
by parents of gifted children.
Through my involvement with gifted children, I have discovered that despite these topics being common issues with gifted children, and though
many parents of gifted children had expressed to me the sentiment, yeah, we experienced the same thing, it seems I have not often seen these topics discussed or written about in length in gifted literature.
As
a parent of a gifted child, learn how to promote and nurture with these tips.
My son is now in college, so you can read about how my son developed over time and what it was like for me as
a parent of a gifted child.
Those are just some of the realities I discovered about being
the parent of a gifted child.
So what can you do if you are
the parent of a gifted child and you feel that you are in gridlock with the school your child attends?
Parents of gifted children, like most parents, will look at the recommended ages for a particular toy or game.
Parents of gifted children are invited to a free presentation, «How to Get Your Gifted Child Organized,» by Michelle Navarro, counselor of gifted children at Access to Psychological Services in Long Grove, at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Hasz Hall at St. Paul School, 18 S. School St.. The meeting is sponsored by Supporters and Advocates of Gifted Education, and the public is welcome.
Questions about IQ testing come up for nearly
all parents of gifted children.
This problem exists for many
parents of gifted children, but it is even more worrisome when a child is born prematurely since so many premature babies have developmental delays like delays in speaking as well as other problems like Sensory Integration Disorder.
If you are
the parent of a gifted child, you most likely have had a hard time getting an appropriate academic environment for your child.
If you read about my journey as
the parent of a gifted child, you'll know that my son was an early self - taught reader.
Discovering that you are
the parent of a gifted child can lead you to a new world of wonder and confusion.
Parents of gifted children, whether it is a talent or good looks often perpetuate the problem by emphasizing it even more.