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Category: Communication
Communication
Tina Harlow, L.C.S.W. and Rosa Medina, M.A.

Empowering Gifted Youth Who Feel Deeply About Global Issues

Co-produced World Hope Project connects gifted youth from around the globe to create videos addressing climate change, equity, mental health and community action. Virtual meetings foster collaboration, cultural exchange, and practical projects; the initiative inspires children and adults to adopt sustainable habits, advocate for change, and support youth-led solutions.

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Tina Harlow, L.C.S.W. and Rosa Medina, M.A. June 15, 2021
Communication
Lin Lim, Ph.D.

Open Our Hearts to Inspiration

During a visit to Laguna Beach tide pools, a parent describes discovering a lone fish then a school of fish, which inspired her son to write a spontaneous short story. The post encourages parents to expose children to new experiences, as inspiration can arise unexpectedly and foster creativity.

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Lin Lim, Ph.D. May 7, 2021
Communication
Caroline Maguire, M. Ed., PCC.

Many Gifted Children have a Difficult Time Making Friends

Tips for parents of gifted children who struggle socially, explaining that boredom and mismatched curriculum can cause disruptive behavior and social challenges. Offers five practical strategies — building problem-solving and independence, role-playing, using code words, reviewing friendship dynamics, and monitoring behavior — to foster social skills and confidence.

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Caroline Maguire, M. Ed., PCC. April 13, 2021
Communication
Nurseli Tamer

SCHOOL FROM HOME

This article explores how the COVID-19 pandemic shifted schooling to the home, urging families to establish routines, clear expectations, mentorship, supervision, and positivity. It offers practical tips for supporting children, managing technology use, fostering exercise and connection, and highlights historical creative achievements during quarantines.

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Nurseli Tamer April 22, 2020
Communication
seng_derek

This is How Boys are Tough

Mark Hess argues gifted boys often experience intense empathy and sensitivity that, when guided, can develop into meaningful leadership. Using classroom examples, he suggests social-emotional lessons delivered in boy-friendly ways help boys belong, practice compassion, and redefine toughness as emotional courage and kindness.

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seng_derek June 9, 2019
Communication
Nicole A. Tetreault, PhD

Our brains on smartphones, (un)social media, and our mental health

This post reviews research linking heavy smartphone and social media use to attentional disruption, reduced cognitive capacity, impaired learning, and increased anxiety, depression and envy. It explains the ‘brain drain’ effect and offers practical guidelines—like reducing screen time and phone-free periods—to improve attention and well-being.

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Nicole A. Tetreault, PhD March 7, 2018
Communication
Tracy Riley

On Companionship

Tracy Riley recalls being identified as gifted, reconnecting with a like-minded friend over Monarch butterflies, and exploring how like-minded peers influence gifted learners’ thinking. She discusses student descriptions of shared thinking, shares research and SENG involvement, and seeks to foster connections and resources for gifted education.

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Tracy Riley March 29, 2016