Success is knowing yourself: discovering strengths and virtues, focusing, setting goals and working toward them. It involves learning, listening, embracing new ideas, managing emotions, overcoming criticism and self-doubt, persevering with joy, improving continually, and contributing value to others — a continuous journey of renewal.
This article explains resilience for gifted children, emphasizing optimism and taught skills. It cites examples and Seligman’s ideas, then outlines Ginsburg’s 7 Cs and practical measures parents can use—building competence, teaching thinking skills, offering choices, constructive feedback, natural consequences, and avoiding overprotection.
Through vivid case studies, the article highlights resilience among Hispanic women — students, workers and mothers — showing how cultural values, supportive relationships, high expectations and personal agency help them overcome adversity to attain education, jobs, leadership roles and improved opportunities for their families.
A recap of the 24th SENG Annual Conference highlighting keynote speakers, workshops, and breakout sessions that supported gifted children and families. The author reflects on strategies to nurture creativity, courage and caring, inclusive outreach for Latino communities, children’s activities, and professional development opportunities.
Rosina Gallagher reflects on how diverse backgrounds and dedicated teachers shaped her educational trajectory, argues that diversity includes cultural, linguistic and learning-profile differences, and urges schools and communities to identify and nurture giftedness across varied groups through rigorous, meaningful curricula, professional preparation, and inclusive research and policy.
