Finding joy amid the chaos
The first clue that my son B was profoundly gifted came when he was only two years old. He learned his entire alphabet and the accompanying sounds very early. Then I noticed that he would memorize just about any book that I read to him after hearing it only once or twice. His vocabulary grew …
For some more great gift ideas to help your speech-delayed child thrive check out The Best Gifts For Your Speech-Delayed Child.
As a mother of a 3-year-old with a speech delay, the holidays have taken on a whole new meaning. I have always focused on educational toys for my children, as well as the practical gifts of clothing. But now my priority is finding gifts that will specifically help to nurture my child’s communication skills. The …
We have curated a collection of some of the best gifts for profoundly gifted children. For more suggestions read Beyond Toys And Games: How To Find The Perfect Christmas Gifts For Your Gifted Child.
Finding the Perfect Gifts for Your Profoundly Gifted Child The holiday season often brings extra joy. But it also brings with it extra stress for parents of profoundly gifted children. While most kids are happy to receive the latest toy or video game, our exceptional children need and deserve something more tailored to their advanced …
What is giftedness? There are many different definitions of giftedness. But children are typically considered gifted if they demonstrate the ability to perform at higher levels than others of the same age, in the same environment, and with the same experience. They are those children with more innate potential or talent in a specific area …
Two years ago, in the onset of Covid-19 my oldest, who was 3, was in desperate need of some fun activities. With Easter fast approaching and the parks all closed, Batman, was going stir crazy. Did I mention I also chose this time of social isolation to cut back on TV watching? What was I …
Fall is my favorite time to be outside. The weather is cool, but not yet cold. And there are so many fun outdoor fall activities, many of which don’t cost any money. It’s such a great time to be outside and explore nature. I try to get my kids outside everyday. But during the fall …
I love spending time with my family outside of the house, or doing pre-planned, simple, fun activities. It breaks up the monotony of being a stay-at-home-mom. Being a chef and chauffeur gets a little BORING and EXHAUSTING sometimes. So this year I decided to make my Autumn Bucket List: Kid Friendly (which you can download …
For years I refused to set New Year Resolutions. I set other goals, but purposely avoided doing so at the first of the year. I just didn’t see the point. My friends would make them year after year and forget all about them by February. This was evidenced by the gym that I went to. …
