A Middle School Survival Guide For The Parents Of Gifted Children
Middle school is generally believed to be the most troubling transitional period in a child’s life. The abrupt change of moving from one school to
Understanding The Link Between Empathy And Anxiety In Gifted Children
For gifted children, relaxation is often hard to come by. Not only can their bright and creative minds conjure up endless reasons to worry, these
How To Encourage Your Gifted Child To Succeed
Parenting a gifted child is a delicate balance: You know your child has incredible potential, so naturally, you want to see her live up to
A Dead Deer Encounter or the Roots of Anxiety in Gifted Children
As I was driving my four-year-old son to a friend’s birthday party, a truck, stopped at the traffic light in front of us, had a
14 Effective Strategies For Managing Child’s Anger
Anger is a notoriously infectious emotion, easily setting off the desire to react in like kind. Many of us were not taught how to effectively deal
How To Help Your Child Manage Anger
Though most parents understand that getting angry from time to time is simply a part of life, the unpredictability and intensity of a child’s anger
What Not To Do When Your ADHD Child Is Angry
Tantrums and childhood go hand in hand, much to the chagrin of parents. However, while most children quickly outgrow the tendency to have out-of-control meltdowns,
How To Avoid The Three Most Harmful Parenting Traps
No matter how well you think you’ve prepared yourself for parenting, moments will arise that stress you to your breaking point. You will inevitably react
Understanding Anger In Children: How Much Is Too Much?
Tantrums are an inevitable part of childhood. Because children lack the perspective that comes with many years of experience, even small misfortunes can seem calamitous