Over the past 50 years, our understanding of the gifted mind has evolved substantially. Today, researchers and educators know that gifted children aren’t just profoundly intelligent; they think – and learn – differently than neurotypical children. As such, extra work alone won’t keep them engaged in the classroom or inspire them to reach their full potential. Instead, these children require targeted ...
We all want our child’s school experience to be enriching and enjoyable—after all, by the age of four or five, our kids will be spending most of their time in the classroom. Unfortunately, as most parents know all too well, the school environment is often far from ideal. It’s not that educators don’t have kids’ best ...
In many households, the mere word “homework” is dreaded. Both parents and children want nothing more than to wind down and relax after a long day, but instead they regularly find themselves locked in a battle of wills over the necessity of doing homework. Parents in this situation try everything from coaxing and pleading to yelling and threatening the removal ...
Working memory allows us to temporarily hold and manipulate information to accomplish daily tasks like following instructions, remembering phone numbers, and shopping. It develops gradually through childhood and relies on key skills like attention, auditory memory, and visual-spatial skills working together. Working memory capacity varies by individual and naturally declines with age, but can be improved through targeted training. Those ...
For the parents of overweight children, every day is a balancing act; on one hand, there is the natural desire ...
Over the last two decades, ideological polarization has become a prominent threat to democracy, education, and society as a whole. ...
Too often, the emotional side of giftedness is overlooked; for all that we laud the intellectual complexity of giftedness, seldom ...
Selecting a career path that is both effective and satisfying is one of the most important decisions a person makes in their entire life. However, young people are facing this choice at a time when their self-understanding and awareness of the world of work is very meagre. In the best-case scenario, adolescents discuss these issues with their parents who can ...
