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 moreWhy Do Gifted Kids Struggle with Executive Functioning?
Executive functioning is the set of mental skills that allow a person to turn intention into a finished result. These skills include, but are not limited to, planning, organization, focus, emotional regulation, follow-through, motivation,…
Starting Productive Conversations: A Parent Guide to Gifted and 2e Advocacy
Advocating for a gifted or twice-exceptional (2e) child can involve communicating both their advanced strengths and the barriers that may keep them from fully demonstrating those strengths at school. Productive conversations with educators are…
Tips for Parents: What If I Hit a Wall or Get Burnt Out as a Parent Advocate?
This article is adapted from Davidson Institute’s “Twice-Exceptionality: A Resource Guide for Parents”, part of our collection of free guidebooks for gifted and 2e families. For a deeper dive into supporting your twice-exceptional child, we encourage…
Expert Q&A on School Alternatives
This Q&A with Wes Beach is adapted from Davidson Institute’s “Twice-Exceptionality: A Resource Guide for Parents”, part of our collection of free guidebooks for gifted and 2e families. For a deeper dive into supporting…
How To Support Your Child’s Social Needs Outside of School
This article is adapted from Davidson Institute’s “Twice-Exceptionality: A Resource Guide for Parents”, part of our collection of free guidebooks for gifted and 2e families. For a deeper dive into supporting your twice-exceptional child,…
Talking to Your Child About School Concerns
This article is adapted from Davidson Institute’s “Twice-Exceptionality: A Resource Guide for Parents”, part of our collection of free guidebooks for gifted and 2e families. For a deeper dive into supporting your twice-exceptional child,…
Writing Your Own 2e Definition – A Tool For Parents
This article is adapted from Davidson Institute’s “Twice-Exceptionality: A Resource Guide for Parents”, part of our collection of free guidebooks for gifted and 2e families. For a deeper dive into supporting your twice-exceptional child,…
Finding Support for the Gifted Parenting Journey – Part 4: Moving Forward
Part 5 of the Davidson Institute series, “Finding Support for the Gifted Parenting Journey” Part 1: You’re Not Alone Part 2: Finding Clarity Part 3: Building Your Support Network Part 4: Moving Forward My…
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