Should I Test my Child for Giftedness? ~ Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners Do you have a bright child? One who is constantly surprising you with all that he knows — things you didn’t teach — and how quickly he learns and remembers things? Do you wonder if you should pursue …
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Understanding the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children
Understanding the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children ~ Written by Colleen Kessler Gifted children have characteristics that can often cause them to struggle socially and emotionally. In fact, academic challenges are often much easier to deal with than emotional ones. To give your …
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Let Go To Thrive When Homeschooling Neurodiverse Kids
Let Go To Thrive When Homeschooling Neurodiverse Kids ~ Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners Our homeschool year started last week. By Tuesday of this week, I had melted down into a puddle and called my friend crying. I was overwhelmed, burnt out, and sure I was not going to …
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The Intensity of Homeschooling a Gifted Child
The Intensity of Homeschooling a Gifted Child ~ Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners We often think of giftedness as just that, a gift. While it certainly can be, it is not uncommon for academically and/or developmentally advanced children to also have a range of intense and …
3 Myths About Homeschooling Gifted Kids
3 Myths About Homeschooling Gifted Kids ~ Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners Homeschooling a gifted kid is totally a walk in the park, right? After all, they're super-smart, pick things up easily, and are always ready to sit still, listen, and learn. Isn't that what gifted …
