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2E Or Not 2E? That is the Question

2E Or Not 2E? That is the Question

by Colleen Kessler | Sep 7, 2020 | Anxiety, Giftedness and Intensity

Far and away, overwhelmingly, by far the number one question that is brought to us by parents of gifted children is the desperate query, “How can I tell the difference between an overexcitability and an actual diagnosis? How do I know if my child is just...
If You Never Thought You’d Homeschool… But Now You Just Might

If You Never Thought You’d Homeschool… But Now You Just Might

by Colleen Kessler | Sep 4, 2020 | Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool

I thought I knew exactly how I’d raise my kids. I would fun but firm, indulgent but just, there for what they needed and encouraging of their independence. I would celebrate half birthdays, I would always make their lunch, I would stay up late watching movies...
Add Emotional Education to Your Homeschool

Add Emotional Education to Your Homeschool

by Colleen Kessler | Sep 3, 2020 | Family, Giftedness and Intensity

We’ve been homeschooling for a really long time now and have gone through a lot – a lot – of different programs and curriculum. I’m asked several times a week what my favorite products are for math, science, writing… you know, the...
RLL #84: Exploring Education and Executive Function with Seth Perler

RLL #84: Exploring Education and Executive Function with Seth Perler

by Podcast Team | Sep 2, 2020 | Creativity, Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool, Podcast, self-directed learning

  Does your differently-wired child struggle with getting things done or remembering the steps necessary to accomplish a task? These are some of what is called executive function skills.  The official definition of executive function is a set of...
RLL #83: [Audioblog] Socialization and Your Gifted or Intense Child

RLL #83: [Audioblog] Socialization and Your Gifted or Intense Child

by Podcast Team | Aug 26, 2020 | Anxiety, Family, Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool, Podcast

As homeschooling parents of these intense, quirky, brilliant kiddos, we are often asked about socialization. It doesn’t seem much of a problem when these kiddos are constantly sharing their latest discovery or talking about subjects of interest at length with...
This is Why Your Gifted Child Struggles to Fall Asleep

This is Why Your Gifted Child Struggles to Fall Asleep

by Colleen Kessler | Aug 24, 2020 | Giftedness and Intensity

I love sleep. Truly, deeply, passionately love it. I fantasize about days when I can sleep in with no alarm set for the next morning. I’ve been known to schedule a day around the possibility of getting a nap. I collect soft blankets and pajamas, fuzzy socks and...
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Hi! I’m Colleen, gifted specialist, educational consultant, author, speaker, and homeschool mom of four gifted/twice-exceptional kids.

Grab a cup of coffee, some of that chocolate you’re hiding from the kids, and join me as I learn, experiment, and explore with my kiddos — and hopefully inspire you a little in your journey alongside smart, quirky, creative kids, too!

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