Today, I’m sharing ten ways to foster emotional intelligence at home. I think it is fair to say that, as parents, one of our goals is to raise kind, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent young people. Those who are emotionally intelligent are able to navigate and feel confident in social situations, build relationships, and feel connected…
Homeschool Math: 10 Ways to Keep it Fun!
What if we approach math development in the same way we approach early literacy? What if we kept it fun??
Gifted Achievement: Breaking Free of that Proverbial Box
Gifted. I used to be afraid of using the g-word. The word gifted conjures images of neatly wrapped packages. It implies that you have been given something, something that gives you a leg-up over others. Something better. But the thing is, gifted children are not better than their peers, they are just different. And just like other…
I See You, Poppy Parent {Recognizing Giftedness in Others}
Excuse me? Hi. I’m sorry to bother you, but I had to tell you something. I see you. I see your son, too. I see him, sprawled on the pavement, reading The Hobbit, completely engrossed and unaware of what is going on around him. I bet if you called his name right now he wouldn’t…
40 Sites To Bookmark if Your Child is Gifted
Parenting a gifted or twice-exceptional child can be a challenge. I wouldn’t change our journey for the world, but parenting and educating our PG/2E son has been one of our life’s greatest challenges. I have learned so much from him and I always tell folks that he is my wisest teacher. If you are new…
