100 Words of Wisdom: Steve Curtis
Steve Curtis shares a simple path to success: persistence in a chosen area. Though not exceptional in looks or fame, he credits steady dedication to one interest for his achievements and encourages others to commit to their passions to realize significant results over time.
Building Relationships with your Child: Learning to LAUGH Together
A therapist explains how to strengthen relationships with gifted children through listening, acceptance, understanding, laughter, and seeking help. Parents are encouraged to respect development, observe cues, learn about giftedness, balance anxieties with play, and seek support to better love and support their child’s needs.
Margin of Error: Life, Common Sense and the Gifted
The post argues that gifted people often lack practical common sense despite high intellect, relying on life’s margin of error. It suggests teaching and practicing caution, using repeated, gentle coaching, role-playing, and smaller social or safety rehearsals to build real-world awareness and reduce risky misunderstandings.
Keeping the Family Balance
This article examines how family dynamics shape and are shaped by giftedness, describing family system types, the emotional intensity of gifted children, sibling and parenting challenges, and practical guidance. It outlines five key strategies—communication, discipline, encouragement, valuing each child, and self-care—to maintain family balance.