Davidson Gifted Blog
What is Giftedness?
The Definition & Meaning of Being Gifted Children who are gifted are defined as those who demonstrate an advanced ability or potential in one or more specific areas when compared…
Read moreThe Anxiety of Raising Gifted Children: Why Optimizing Their Full Potential Can Break Them (and Us)
This article examines how the pressure to help gifted children reach their “full potential” can unintentionally lead to anxiety, perfectionism, and a fragile sense of self for both kids and parents. Drawing on a…
Tips for Families: Is Flexibility a Superpower?
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Peg Dawson, Ed.D. Summary Flexibility is a vital executive skill…
Tips for Parents: Building Frustration Tolerance: A Brain First Approach to Growing Your Child’s Resilience
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Eileen Devine, LCSW Summary Many parents find themselves in a…
Tips for Parents: From Existential Apathy to Meaning
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Leon Garber Summary Many of us struggle with existential thinking…
Fairness in Gifted Testing: Solutions to Improve Access for All Families
Sometimes the greatest challenge in supporting gifted children is not recognizing their brilliance, but ensuring they have access to the testing for advanced learning. Identification can open doors to specialized services, enrichment pathways, and…
Is it School Refusal or Self Preservation?
This blog was first published by REEL (Resilience & Engagement for Every Learner), a nonprofit helping families and educators reimagine learning for twice-exceptional and neurodivergent students. Explore more stories and free resources for parents, and…
Homeschooling Isn’t as Scary as You Think!
This blog was first published by REEL (Resilience & Engagement for Every Learner), a nonprofit helping families and educators reimagine learning for twice-exceptional and neurodivergent students. Explore more stories and free resources for parents, and…
Tips for Parents: Parenting While Gifted: An Interactive Workshop for Exploring Your Own Giftedness, How It Affects Your Sense of Self, and How it Influences Parenting Your Gifted Child
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Gail Post, Ph.D Summary Parents of gifted or twice-exceptional children…
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