Parent Conversations:  Gifted Transitions

Transitions are difficult for every family at the start of the school year.  But when you factor in intensity, perfectionism, anxiety, high standards, asynchrony, overexcitabilies, and sensitivity things can get really complicated!  Parents want the start of the school year and other transitions to go smoothly and happily.  So how do we get there? How can we support gifted learners through the many transitions of learning?  What kinds of preparations might we consider before transition time?  What can we do to help a child accept change?  What options might we consider to simplify change? Following are some resources to fuel and inspire our conversation:

"Transitions in Gifted Children": http://drbarbaraklein.squarespace.com/news-and-tips-for-parents-and/2017/11/15/transitions-in-gifted-children-are-related-to-persistence-no.html

"The Challenge of Transitions for PG and 2E Profiles": https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/the-challenge-of-transitions-for-pg-and-2e-profiles/

"Tips for a Smoother Morning Routine with Your Gifted/2E Kid":  https://www.giftedlearninglab.com/morning

We aspire to welcome everyone and safely address gifted topics that are accessible and relevant to busy parents.  Join us to listen, participate, collect resources, share ideas and create community that supports and understands gifted parenting. Topic suggestions welcome and will change each session, with resources  to inform and fuel the conversation.  It's OK if you don't have time to absorb resources, just join us for inspiring conversation with other gifted parents and Katherine Peterson, parent, CGCC Board Member / Facilitator.   Other CGCC Board Members, and CGCC Professional Members will join as they are able. Please feel free to reach out to Katherine Peterson, CGCC Board Member & Parent Discussion Facilitator with questions, ideas or to share your comments.  

Please note:  Due to the popularity of these discussions there is a $5 charge for non-members.  Consider joining as a member for a $25 annual fee to attend all member events for FREE, or please ask for a sliding scale.  We are open to all requests.

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