Parent resources
GENERAL RESOURCES
Gifted Associations (links):
- Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT)
- National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
- Douglas County Association for Gifted and Talented (DCAGT)
Gifted Organizations (links):
Gifted Expert Websites/Blogs (links):
- www.byrdseed.com (Ian Byrd)
- www.giftedguru.com (Lisa Van Gemert)
- Hoagies Gifted Blog Hops (subpage on Hoagies' Gifted Education page)
- https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/blog/ (Colleen Kessler)
Gifted Experts we follow on Twitter:
- @wcgtc (World Council for Gifted and Talented Children)
- @IanAByrd (Ian Byrd - www.byrdseed.com)
- @gifted_guru (Lisa Van Gemert - www.giftedguru.com)
- @GiftedHF (Gifted Homeschoolers)
- @SENG_Gifted (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
- @HoagiesGifted (www.hoagiesgifted.org)
- @drdanpeters (Dr. Dan Peters - http://drdanpeters.com/)
Other Resources (links):
- Colorado Department of Education (CDE) - Office of Gifted Education
- Douglas County School District (DCSD) - Gifted Programming
- Hoagies' Gifted Education page ("all things gifted" resources)
- NAGC's Book Recommendations
- The Davidson Institute - Gifted Resource Database
- Gifted Education Resources - Live Binder by Jennifer Ritchotte, Ph.D., UNCO
- Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education and Talent Development - UCONN
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING - GENERAL
- FAQs about Gifted Education (NAGC)
- Glossary of Terms (NAGC)
TWICE - EXCEPTIONAL LEARNER
- The 2e Newsletter (Glen Ellyn Media)
- Seth Perler - Executive Function & 2e Coach
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SUPPORT
Executive Functioning: In - Depth (Seth Perler)
UNDERSTANDING GIFTEDNESS
- 12 Traits of Giftedness (NAGC)
- Twelve Traits of Giftedness: A Non-Biased Profile (CDE)
- Myths about Gifted Students (NAGC)
- Gifted Challenges (blog)
Book: The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids: for Ages 10 & Under by Judy Galbraith
Book: The Gifted Teen Survival Guide: Sharp, Smart & Ready for (Almost) Anything by Judy Galbraith & Jim Delisle
Book: Living Gifted: 52 Tips to Survive and Thrive in Giftedland by Lisa Van Gemert
GIFTEDNESS & ANXIETY
Parent Resources:
Book: Freeing Your Child from Anxiety by Dr. Tamar Chansky
Book: 12 Annoying Monsters: Self-Talk for Kids with Anxiety by Dawn Meredith
Book: Anxiety Free Kids: An Interactive Guide for Parents and Children by Dr. Bonnie Zucker
Book: What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide for Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner
Work Book/Help Book: Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety: A Workbook for Overcoming Anxiety at Home, at School and Everywhere Else by Christopher Willard
Work Book/Help Book: The Panic Workbook for Teens: Breaking the Cycle of Fear, Worry and Panic Attacks by Debra Kissen, Bari Goldman Cohen, and Kathi Fine Abitbol
Book: Breathe, Chill: A Handy Book of Games and Techniques Introducing Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation to Kids and Teens By Lisa Roberts
Work by Dr. Dan Peters (@drdanpeters)
- WEBSITE
- Blog
- Parent Footprint Podcast
- Books/Guides
- Video: What does anxiety look like?
- Video: Helping kids overcome their fears
- Article: Ten Steps for Parents and Kids to Tame the Worry Monster by Dr. Dan Peters
PERFECTIONISM
Parent Resources:
Hoagies Gifted Education Website (section on perfectionism)
Book: What to Do When Good Enough isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism: A Guide for Kids by Thomas S. Greenspon
Book: Moving Past Perfect: How Perfectionism May be Holding Back Your Kids (and You!) and What You Can Do About It by Thomas S. Greenspon
Article: Tips for Parents: Perfectionism Resources by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Article: Tips for Parents: Perfectionism and the Profoundly Gifted Child by E. Meckstroth
Article: Perfectionism NAGC
OVEREXCITABILITIES
Parent Resources:
Article: The Gift of Emotional Overexcitabilities by Regina Hellinger
Article: Overexcitability and the Gifted by Sharon Lind
Book: Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students by Christine Fonseca
Book: Living with Intensity: Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability, and the Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Adults by Susan Daniels and Michael Piechowski
Tool: Strong Emotions Survival Guide compiled by Douglas County Schools
Tool: A Shopping List for Kids (and Adults) with Intensities by Ian Byrd
PEER RELATIONSHIPS
Parent Resources:
- Article: Tips for Parents: Anxieties, Sensitivities and Social Struggles Among Profoundly Gifted Kids by Foley Nicpon
- Article: The Developmental Phases of Social Development by Linda Silverman
- Book: Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boys, and the New Realities of Girl World by Rosalind Wiseman
- Book: Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World by Rosalind Wiseman
- YouTube Video: Playing and Staying Safe on the Internet
UNDERACHIEVEMENT
Parent Resources:
- Article: Underachieving Gifted Students by Carol Bainbridge