Parent Conversations:  Giftedness & Social Differences

This parent discussion is rescheduled from the cancelled October 9 discussion.  

Many parents feel concerned and helpless when a gifted child struggles socially.   Some gifted children are oblivious to social cues, have an odd sense of humor, are obsessed with topics that don't interest their peers, have few friends, preferring to think deeply in their own company.  What's a parent to do?  While these characteristics can be hallmarks of gifted learners, understanding socializing for the gifted learner can help you both relax into meeting your child where they are. Please join us for what's sure to be a rich and resourceful conversation.  Here's a few resources to support our discussion:  

"Tips for Parents:  Socialization and the Highly Gifted  Child"  https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/tips-for-parents-socialization-highly-gifted-child/

"Gifted Children and Their Social and Emotional Difficulties",  https://www.childpsychologist.com.au/resources/gifted-children-and-their-social-and-emotional-difficulties 

"Social Development of the Gifted"  https://gifteddevelopment.org/musings/socialdevelopment 

"Many Gifted Children Have a Difficult Time Making Friends"  https://www.sengifted.org/post/many-gifted-children-have-a-difficult-time-making-friends

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.

We cap this group at 10 participants, so please sign up to save your place, and cancel if you're unable to attend so others on the waiting list may enjoy this offering.