Tags: Tags: parenting, special needs
Apr 16, 2019 | News
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...
Tags: Tags: 2e, assessment, parenting, special needs
Sep 25, 2018 | Publications
We’ve all heard the adage, relative to finding our lost car keys or glasses: “It’s always in the last place you look!” Well, in the case of car keys or glasses, that’s because when we find them, we’re done. It’s...
Tags: Tags: 2e, gifted adult, parenting, self-care, trauma
Aug 13, 2018 | Publications
This post is part of a GHF Blog Hop — check out all the other great reviews! I am aware of the controversy surrounding Dr. van der Kolk’s recent separation from the Trauma Center which he co-founded. While it is an important issue, I would like this post...
Tags: Tags: 2e, parenting
Jun 20, 2018 | News
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...
Tags: Tags: gifted, gifted adult, parenting
Oct 20, 2014 | News
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...