Gifted students are not all the same, and understanding their unique personality types can help parents and teachers support their success. In this article, gifted education teacher Jeffery Shoemaker outlines six distinct profiles—from high achievers who follow the system, to creative challengers, hidden gifted students, at-risk learners, twice-exceptional students, and autonomous learners who direct their own growth. Recognizing these traits can help adults provide the right guidance, avoid frustration, and nurture each child’s potential. 

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Parenting often swings between two extremes—being uninvolved or being overly involved—and neither one sets kids up for long-term success. In this article, Dr. Charles Fay of Love and Logic explains the difference between healthy and unhealthy parental involvement, showing how the right balance helps children take ownership of their learning. From asking thoughtful questions to modeling a love of learning, he highlights simple ways parents can guide without rescuing or controlling.

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The link below takes you to Google Slides from a SENG Parent Group (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) training.  They succinctly cover 15 Strengths and Challenges of being Highly Capable in parent and student-friendly terms, providing a broader understanding of how to encourage your child's talents while supporting their needs. 

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Kids of all ages love to say, “That’s not fair!”—but how parents respond can shape whether they grow into resilient problem-solvers or lifelong complainers. In this article, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares practical ways to respond with empathy while teaching kids to handle disappointment, recognize what they can control, and develop coping skills. She also highlights how parents can model fairness, teach empathy, and guide children to distinguish between everyday frustrations and real injustices.

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