The Role of a Parent

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A million years ago (actually, it was only about 15 or so), I worked for a small agency that provided services to people who were court-ordered to take parenting classes. This program used THE best definition of the role of a parent I have ever encountered. I have...

Why a Platypus?

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When the new website launched, several people asked why the platypus was part of the Gifted Matters logo….Here’s the story of why the platypus is our mascot: Within the gifted community, there have been a couple of writers who have used animal metaphors to...

Yes, but where’s the tree?

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Time for another GHF Blog Hop! Our topic this time around is “Gifted Grownups”. Be sure to check out all the terrific posts out there. There is a saying we probably all know : “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” It’s...