The Story is Only the Beginning
This article discusses how stories—books, films, and television—support the social and emotional development of gifted children by providing identity, empathy, and coping skills. It emphasizes guided selection of age- and sensitivity-appropriate media, family engagement in shared viewing/reading, and links to resources for parents and educators.
Lori’s Top Ten Summer Activities for Gifted Kids
A top-ten list of summer activities for gifted children, including field trips, camps, virtual experiences, TED Talks, geocaching, science programs, and the SENG conference. The author thanks SENG Facebook members for contributions and offers practical, varied options to keep gifted kids engaged over summer.
The Gift of Globalization
This post argues that globalization affects American gifted children, urging exposure to other languages, cultures, and global competition. It warns that ignorance can cause misunderstanding or prejudice, and recommends teaching children about diverse customs, values, and languages so they can adapt and succeed in an interconnected world.