Short description: In this session, a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience specializing in giftedness addresses common concerns of parents of gifted kids, such as when to worry, resilience and risk, typical experience versus Twice Exceptionality, teaching coping strategies, managing anxious or obsessive behaviors, and improving sleep. Ideally, attending this session helps maximize parenting effectiveness, heading off visits to the psychologist.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Garner information regarding common characteristics of gifted children, as well as realistic expectations for them, even those who are especially unique
Learn strategies to effectively parent through challenging behaviors and circumstances
Develop a better understanding of the family dynamics typically associated with having a gifted child
Learn strategies to navigate family dynamics often found within families with gifted children
Develop a list of behaviors that indicate when professional help is needed