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 moreAlleviating Perfectionism in High-Achieving Teens and Young Adults
This blog posted originally appeared on the MSW Education website and is reprinted with permission. Sarah rewrote her college application essay eleven times. By the seventh draft, her English teacher said it was excellent.…
Are We Preparing Kids for a World That No Longer Exists?
By: Annie Sousa, LGPC As both a psychotherapist and a parent of twice-exceptional children, I see the same pattern from two directions. My clients arrive in adulthood carrying the scars of an education system…
The 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…
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…
Strength-Based Parenting Gifted and Twice-Exceptional (2e) Children Requires Intentionality
Supporting A Child’s Strengths from the Start Parenting a twice-exceptional (2e) child is a complex journey, and one of the most powerful ways to set children up for success is to focus intentionally on…
8 Myths About Gifted Students Debunked
The concept of “giftedness” tends to be misunderstood. This lack of understanding eventually shapes policies, classroom practices, and even how society perceives intelligence. Unfortunately, it hurts the students in the end, leading to them…
Online Programs for Gifted Elementary Students
Online Programs for Gifted Elementary Students According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, about 6% of all K-12 students are considered profoundly gifted. Yet, most of the content about giftedness…
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