Androgyny and Gifted Youth*
The post explains psychological androgyny—gender-role traits combining masculine and feminine characteristics—distinguishes gender, gender-role, sexual orientation, and identity, and reviews research linking androgyny with giftedness and creativity. It warns against stereotypical bias in gifted program referrals and urges caregivers to support children’s authentic gender expression.
Beautiful and Brilliant: A Lesson for our Gifted Girls
The post recounts actress-inventor Hedy Lamarr’s (Hedwig Keisler) escape from Europe and her invention of frequency-hopping spread spectrum used in modern wireless communications, then discusses challenges gifted girls face and offers parental tips and encouragement for role models, independence, and father involvement.
Stress, Learning, and the Gifted Child
The author describes how imposing conventional, paper-based math caused stress in her twice-exceptional child and how switching to child-led, movement-based approaches (like “swing math”) reduced anxiety and enabled mastery. She recommends noticing stress signs, adapting instruction, and prioritizing pleasure and mastery over standard assessments.