What giftedness is not: A list to share with those who don't get it
Gifted Challenges
by Gail Post, Ph.D.
3w ago
  Misconceptions about giftedness abound.  Many folks think they know what gifted is – those whip smart kids who know all the answers, who overachieve, whose parents must be “pushing” them, who are nerds and misfits. It is assumed that parenting – and teaching – gifted kids must be a breeze, and that they cruise through school, waltz into an ivy league college, move on to a tech start-up, and are good to go.   But these assumptions are rarely true - other than the whip-smart part. Parents of the gifted – and grown-up gifted adults – know the reality; giftedness is a mixed bag ..read more
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You Can't Fool a Gifted Kid; They Spot Inauthenticity a Mile Away
Gifted Challenges
by Gail Post, Ph.D.
1M ago
Gifted children come equipped with an attuned awareness of the world around them.  Sometimes this attunement comes in different flavors. Some gifted kids use logic, and even mathematical equations to figure things out. Others are hit with insight like a lightening bolt. Still others feel profound empathy. They easily spot kindness. They cringe when confronted with duplicitous behavior or meanness. They question why bullying and nastiness and deception exist at all; it is harsh and mean... and doesn't make any sense. You can't fool them. You can't cajole them. You can't pretend. Gifted ..read more
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Gifted Challenges' Pick for 2023: Best Articles about Gifted Education, Twice-exceptionality, and Parenting
Gifted Challenges
by Gail Post, Ph.D.
3M ago
This has been quite a year. Political turmoil, wars, climate change effects. Despite these stressors, you are navigating life with your child and trying to ensure their health, academic success, and emotional well-being. As always, there were many great articles this year related to the above concerns; selecting a top-ten list is always a challenge. But I hope you find the articles below stimulating and thought-provoking. On a personal note, this December marks 40 years since receiving my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. It is hard to believe that I have been working in the field this long - a ..read more
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When the adults in charge disappoint: Helping your gifted child endure
Gifted Challenges
by Gail Post, Ph.D.
5M ago
How are children affected when the adults in charge behave badly? What happens when children are mistreated or even bullied, or when they witness adults making bad decisions? What impact does this have, in particular, on our gifted children, whose reactions are amplified by their heightened sensitivity, emotional reactivity, and radar for what is fair and just?  Lasting impressions Most children trust those in charge of their welfare - until something shakes their assumptions. Many adults assume that children will forget or will not be affected if they are treated unfairly. On the con ..read more
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The gifted child's rocky path to adulthood... and how you can help
Gifted Challenges
by Gail Post, Ph.D.
8M ago
The transition to adulthood is complicated for most of us. But gifted or twice-exceptional children bring additional challenges to the table that create some unexpected difficulties.  Wishful thinking leads us to assume that once our gifted children mature, their lives will follow a smoother path. And for some lucky families, this certainly happens. After all, gifted children have, well... gifts in terms of exceptional cognitive abilities, intensity, focus, drive (for what interests them), and excellent critical thinking skills. They possess the foundation for a successful life a ..read more
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When your gifted or twice-exceptional child does not fit in: Six tips for parents
Gifted Challenges
by Gail Post, Ph.D.
11M ago
It is heartbreaking to witness a gifted or twice-exceptional child's exclusion from peers. You watch helplessly from the sidelines as other children easily connect on the playground, receive party invitations, and effortlessly attract friends. Your child's attempts to socialize are more frequently declined - sometimes with aloof avoidance and other times with blatant rejection. You can't play with us! You're not invited!  From an early age, gifted and twice-exceptional children recognize their differences. They notice how they grasp information more quickly than their same-age peer ..read more
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First, do no harm: Nine tactics that teachers of gifted students should avoid
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by Gail Post, Ph.D.
1y ago
Something happens in most classrooms when a gifted child shows up. Their presence makes life more complicated. And contrary to widely held views about the gifted, they are not always the easiest children to teach. They require more challenging coursework. They ask a bunch of questions and "correct" the teacher on any oversight (without awareness that their commentary may not be appreciated!). They may act out or melt down or roll their eyes when bored. If they could, teachers would provide a challenging, creative, intellectually stimulating education tailored to each child's developmental a ..read more
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Five tips for communicating with your gifted child's teacher
Gifted Challenges
by Gail Post, Ph.D.
1y ago
One of the greatest stressors parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children face involves battles with the school. Yes, battles. Of course, working with the school shouldn't be adversarial. But sometimes it can seem like an uphill slog as you attempt to enlist the school's support. Advocacy can be a daunting task. It is an unexpected additional burden that parents of the gifted must endure. No parent wants to aggravate the teacher entrusted with their child's education. No parent wants to be seen as pushy or elitist or demanding. No parent wants their efforts to backfire; teachers are ..read more
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Parenting with courage
Gifted Challenges
by Gail Post, Ph.D.
1y ago
Much of parenting requires courage: a leap of faith, flying without radar, and a journey fraught with uncertainty. We are thrown into this amazing parenting experience with no preparation. Regardless of past babysitting gigs or the many childraising manuals we devour, parenting comes as a rude awakening.  Suddenly, we become a parent - instantly navigating both the intense joys and daily demands of parenthood. Few other tasks in life come without training and experience. We don't waltz into the DMV and receive a driver's license without months of driving practice. We don't becom ..read more
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Women, success, and harnessing inherent strengths - an update
Gifted Challenges
by Gail Post, Ph.D.
1y ago
Currently, there are 25 women serving in the US Senate - but only 59 have achieved this status, ever. While women make up 46% of the workforce, only 10% are CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, which is considered an all-time high. And while the benchmark of power or financial achievement should never define an individual's success, the discrepancy between the sexes in these roles is still striking. It is National Women's History Month, and perhaps, time to revisit the disparities related to women's success in male-dominated fields.  Both of the figures listed above ..read more
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