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 moreTips for Students: Order and Chaos: The Physics of Energy & Entropy
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: Scott Beaver, Ph.D. Introduction Physics has laws describing how matter…
Tips for Parents: Fostering Regulation and Resilience in PG and Neurodivergent Children
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: Debbie Reber Summary In this session, Debbie Reber, author,…
Tips for Parents: Bridging to Homeschooling: A Personalized Pathway to Learning Success
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: Lisa A. Jobe, JD Summary Changing educational paths, particularly transitioning…
Tips for Parents: The Gifted Brain: Strengthening Executive Functioning and Future Thinking
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: Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Summary Gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) kids are…
Buyer Beware: How to Navigate the Maze of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Resources
The article warns parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children to be cautious when seeking advice, highlighting the rise of untrained or minimally trained “experts” offering paid services. It emphasizes the value of peer support…
Tips for Students: A Whirlwind History of Fashion – and Why it Matters
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: August Thomas Introduction This seminar took us on a whirlwind…
Tips for Parents: The Joy of Adventure
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: Blake Boles Summary Adventure is timeless. We dream of it…
Why Highly Intelligent Children May Struggle with the Opinions of Others
Highly intelligent children usually think more abstractly than their peers, making it harder for them to connect with others with different abilities, experiences, or interests. This may lead to negative feelings, like frustration, or…
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