Davidson Gifted Blog
Working With Your Gifted Child’s School: Part 1 – Is It Okay to Advocate? (Myths vs. Reality)
Part of the Davidson Institute series, “Working With Your Gifted Child’s School” Part 1 – Is It Okay to Advocate? (Myths vs. Reality) Part 2 – First Conversations That Actually Work Part 3 –…
Alleviating 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.…
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…
What I Learned About Being a Parent from Gifted Ed Researchers
The following blog post was submitted by Erin Morris Miller, PhD. It has been 26 years since I first joined the world of gifted education. I was 24 when I entered the doctoral program…
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…
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…
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