People tend to use the word 'gifted' very liberally, to mean any child who is talented or has above-average intelligence. There are also those who say that 'every child is gifted.' While it's true that everyone is endowed with talents and skills, 'gifted' is a special term that has a very strict criteria. What does gifted really mean and how can parents support a gifted … [Read more...] about How to help your gifted child
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How to nurture your child’s creative genius
You've heard about child prodigies who play violin concertos or multiply double digit numbers by kindergarten. While musical or mathematical giftedness is (to some extent) something you're born with, their eventual success owed a lot to parents who saw the gift, and nurtured it. Child development experts say that all individuals have some creative genius within them. You … [Read more...] about How to nurture your child’s creative genius
9 early signs that your child is gifted
Is your child gifted? Of course, all parents think their child is exceptional but giftedness goes beyond being smart or talented. Giftedness is an inborn trait, marked by high intuition, curiosity, and an early ability to observe details and grasp abstract concepts. Gifted children often seem to have very unconventional ideas or approaches to problems. Their brains are wired … [Read more...] about 9 early signs that your child is gifted