Wrong. Life comes with a full set of challenges no matter who you are, how smart you may be or even how much money you have. Despite high potential, it does not follow that gifted children will be high achievers. They may display intense emotions, need little sleep even as infants, and present a unique parenting challenge at every stage.
According to The Hollingworth Center, "Highly gifted children need a specialized advocacy because very little has been done to develop appropriate curriculum and non-traditional options for these children."
As we enter the National Parenting Gifted Children Week, July 13-19, let's reconsider how we categorize our kids, and remember that each child we meet is unique and will need customized care to achieve their full potential.
Resources for parents of gifted children
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