{Click on video below} Sometimes it’s the simple things that elude us. Children need play. In our efforts to expose our children to as many opportunities as possible, we often miss the rich learning that takes place when children are given a little autonomous time and space.  In this video,…

{Click on video below} Children thrive when they are able to utilize their interests and talents to contribute to society. In this video, Clinical Psychologist and Educational Consultant, Dr. Rosina Gallagher, guides us in helping our children find their sense of purpose. This is from Dr. Gallagher’s section of the…

{Click on video below} This week we focus on a segment of the gifted community that continues to face a great deal of adversity – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) kids. We turn to Educator and LGBTQ Advocate, Dr. Terry Friedrichs, for guidance. Dr. Friedrichs is the Founder…

{Click on video below} Our world becomes more diverse with every passing moment, yet we still often lack in understanding and acceptance of those who are different from ourselves. If we want our children and our world to truly thrive, it is imperative that we teach them to embrace diversity.   This week,…

{Click on video below} Creativity is one of the most important aspects of child development. It stimulates innovation, problem solving and flexible thinking. I often prescribe it as an avenue for emotional regulation. Despite all of these benefits, the importance of creativity is often overlooked. As children progress in school, the…

{Click on video below} Hello friends! Each stage of development seems to bring a new set of parenting challenges that causes us to doubt ourselves.  “Did I make the wrong decision?” “What if my parenting has caused these problems?” “How can I help my child when I can’t seem to help myself?” In this…

{Click on Video Below} Hello friends!  I want to start off by honoring an amazing individual whose unexpected death has hit the gifted community hard this week. Dr. James Thurman Webb, known by most as “Jim,” was the President of Great Potential Press and the Founder of SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs…

{Click on video below} Hello friends! Gifted kids often struggle with peer relationships and have difficulty expressing themselves effectively. In this week’s short video, we glean some valuable tips from Gifted Education Consultant, Terry Bradley, on teaching our children how to communicate their feelings. This is based on Terry’s section in the FREE collaborative…

{Click on video below} Hello friends! We know that it is important for gifted children to be engaged and challenged intellectually, but we must go deeper than that to effectively meet their needs.  Discovering the true essence of a child requires a more in-depth and expansive approach.  This week’s short video will give you some key strategies from…

{Click on video below} One of the best things we can do for our children and our world is to foster accountability in our homes. In this week’s 3-minute video, I share some tips from Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Ed Amend, on how to incorporate this important piece into our parenting. I pulled…