Gifted: Tween

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10 To Boy Is Angry, Needs Intervention (Divorce, Death Looming)

S.E. asks from San Antonio

We are new here so my 10 year old is getting ready to start a new school, his grandfather is dying of cancer, and his parents are going through a divorce. He's got a...

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Gifted Testing - What's the Risk?

K.L. asks from Erie

It seems like many people are opposed to "labeling" a child as gifted. For those who are, what is the risk? I was identified as gifted at a very young age, so I hav...

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Anyone Else Have a Horrible Day? - a Vent

V.K. asks from Minneapolis

I am having a HORRIBLE day and I would really like to vent about it. WARNING: Contains a decent dose of sarcasm Last night, I was having a dream - I would like to ...

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Question for Parents Whose Children Are in Their School's Gifted Program...

L.A. asks from Chattanooga

First of all, I realize that gifted programs vary WIDELY around the country so I am just asking for general opinions from parents whose children are currently in the ...

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11 Yr. Old boy-Brilliant and Lazy??

E.B. asks from Beaumont

Ladies, need help on this one. My 11 yr. old boy is EXTREMELY smart but when it comes to "menial" tasks like school projects, things I need done etc. he has no prid...

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Help Daughter Is Homesick @College Camp

R.M. asks from Denver

My daugher who is 10 has been @college camp for gifted and talented for 2 weeks. Well she is extreemly homesick and don't know how to sooth her?? She calls me every n...

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Mother of Teens

J.D. asks from Panama City

Hello! I'm a new member. This looks like a great site. I would love to hear more from Mom's of teens. It would even be great to have that as a subcategory eventually....

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Ever Double-promoted Your Child?

G.W. asks from Dallas

I have a son who could be double-promoted next year (3rd grade now, going into 5th next year instead of 4th). Have you ever done this? In retrospect was it a good ide...

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Why Does My Leg Fall Asleep All the Time!

T.L. asks from San Francisco

I am a full time working mom and spend most of the day behind the desk. I have a problem with my leg or legs falling asleep almost EVERY SINGLE DAY, at least one or t...

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The Challenges of Being Gifted?

E.D. asks from Seattle

Hi All, If you are a parent of a gifted child or if you are a gifted adult, I would love to hear about your experience. Have you faced any challenges that are cause...