Knowing If Your Child is Gifted

Knowing If Your Child is Gifted

So you have a bright learner. Maybe he has a vivid imagination. Maybe he scores well on achievement tests. Maybe you notice exceptionally early cognitive abilities or strong interests. But there’s a difference between bright kids and gifted kids. Let’s...
Should I Accelerate My Profoundly Gifted Child?

Should I Accelerate My Profoundly Gifted Child?

One reader wrote to me with a question about her profoundly gifted, or exceptionally gifted, child. Because gifted learners often move at a significantly faster pace than their age peers, parents wonder if it is in the best interest of their gifted children to allow...