Family Tip Sheets
The Timely Information for Parents (TIP) Sheets are for parents and caregivers of gifted children to download, read, and share as their children's needs change.
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Advocacy
Students need to know how to speak up for themselves to find the right opportunities to fit their needs. Read More Here.
Steps to take when your school doesn't have effective gifted programs and services. Read More Here.
Working collaboratively with the teacher will be important to your child's success in school. Read More Here.
Creativity
Supporting your child's creativity often depends on those at home. Read More Here.
Build critical and creative thinking and expression through the arts. Read More Here.
Giftedness
Why it is important to support cognitive, social, emotional, physical, psychological needs in gifted children. Read More Here.
Many parents and caregivers question how to talk with their high-ability children about giftedness. Read More Here.
What does gifted and talented mean for your child? Read More Here.
Your young child is showing signs of advanced abilities, what do you do next? Read More Here.
Giftedness in the Classroom
Why, when, and how do you have your child tested for gifted identification? Read More Here.
Experiences in after-school activities may be the most important of the day. Read More Here.
African American children may exhibit giftedness differently than others and need some different types of support. Read More Here.
A proven strategy to ensure the level and pace of your child's academic needs are met. Read More Here.
Social Emotional Development
Help your child avoid unhealthy perfectionism which can can cause excessive stress and anxiety. Read More Here.
The important role of grandparents and special people in nurturing and supporting gifted children. Read More Here.
Friendships might be more related to mental age than chronological age. Read More Here.
Friendships might be more related to mental age than chronological age. Read More Here.
Gifted children can develop at an uneven rate, confusing parents, friends, and teachers. Read More Here.
Learn how to recognize and combat cyberbullying. Read More Here.
How do you find a counselor, psychologist, or therapist for your gifted child? Read More Here.
Gifted children may be grieving loss or illness of loved ones, missed milestones, or feelings of helplessness. No matter the cause, children's grief and anxiety should be respected and taken seriously. Read More Here.
Recognize warning signs and provide support for children who are being bullied. Read More Here.