Social-Emotional Needs of the gifted
When self-esteem and self-awareness are increased, cognitive development is more likely to increase. This page is meant to show the different social-emotional needs of students and how we can better understand those needs.
How Stress Affects Your Brain
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Knowing a little bit more about the brain can create an emotional awareness that could help alleviate stress.
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What does anxiety look like?
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Dr. Dan Peters is a wonderful resource when it comes to Gifted children. You can access more information with the link below.
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The Worry Monster and how to deal with anxiety and stress
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I saw Dr. Dan Peters at the CAGT Conference in 2015 in Loveland, Colorado. His presentation on how the brain works during times of stress and anxiety helped with my own consciousness when the 'Worry Monster' came around. I highly recommend you watch this video if you or you have a child that deals with anxiety and stress.
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Teaching Children that failure is okay
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In today's society, there are unlimited amounts of pressure that children face. It comes from school, sports, friendships, and home. Jim Harshaw does an excellent job in teaching his children that it is okay to fail. It is part of life!
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Famous Failures and those who have overcome
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These influential people faced failure right in the eye and were able to persevere because they never gave up on their dream. Follow your passion! Follow your dream!
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