Davidson Gifted Blog
Tips for Students: Choosing ALL Your Passions: The Life of a Multipotentialite
The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Summary Some of us fit neatly into boxes. We dream of becoming…
Top Tips for Exploring Interests and Developing Talent in Gifted Kids Outside of School
We here at the Davidson Institute have put together some resources to help gifted students explore their interests—whatever they may be. It may seem like age is an obstacle to helping your gifted child…
Paths to Research for Young Students
Many of the gifted students the Davidson Institute serves express an early interest in one or more of the STEM fields. It is not uncommon to have a highly gifted student younger than 14…
Finding an Advanced Tutor or Mentor for Your Gifted Child
This article was expanded from a seminar hosted by the Davidson Institute. It provides tips for parents on finding a mentor for their gifted child, including things to keep in mind when your child…
Why is attunement so essential when parenting a gifted or twice-exceptional child?
We all make mistakes. Most of the time, our parenting mistakes are unintentional. We love our kids and strive to do our best. But sometimes, we misinterpret and misunderstand their needs. We might rely…
The gifted child’s rocky path to adulthood… and how you can help
The transition to adulthood is complicated for most of us. But gifted or twice-exceptional children bring additional challenges to the table that create some unexpected difficulties. Wishful thinking leads us to assume that once…
Tips for Students: Using math to invest in the real world, to save the next generation from ChatGPT
The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Po-Shen Loh The scale of global societal problems looks daunting. One person,…
Tips for Parents: Differentiating Giftedness from Achievement and Mitigating the Risks of Each
Giftedness often manifests as unique traits such as heightened curiosity, creativity, and advanced problem-solving—qualities that might not always be captured by grades or test scores. While giftedness describes a student’s innate potential, achievement reflects…
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