Humans learn from play, and playing helps to reduce stress, so why not do more of it? As a therapist for the gifted and 2e community, as...

One of the primary issues I address in my practice is the chronic anxiety of bright and gifted people of all ages. Anxiety is different...

If you are a gifted adult and/or the parent of a gifted child there are may be hidden challenges you face related to being highly...

The past year was challenging for many people world wide, due to a global pandemic, political unrest, and economic hardship. If you are...

Sometimes we feel angry because we have been wronged in some way or our boundaries have been crossed. We might be fed up and frustrated...

Gratitude is a word we hear a lot these days. It's true, research suggests, if you can connect to feelings of appreciation, you may feel...

A classic American novel, loved by bright people all over the world is a "Wrinkle in Time," by Madeleine L'Engle. It's a wonderful...

It's getting to be that time of year again. The time of year where we set out to find the perfect gift for our loved ones, that special...

Many gifted people struggle with a combination of perfectionism and impostor syndrome. Gifted children and adults tend to learn quickly, ha

2020 has been quite a year, and the challenges keep on coming. Are you feeling it? I know I am. I'm talking with so many adults who...

Often, highly intelligent and creative people have high expectations for themselves and have innovative ideas they love to share. While thi

Summer is over and school is back in session. Some kids are physically at school, while others are in a hybrid program or continuing...

In my therapy practice and in my family, I often use games to teach and practice emotional regulation, executive functioning and social skil

It’s summer time once again, but this one isn’t quite like the others.  It’s the same in the sense we parents are tasked with engaging...

Derailed beginnings, ends and rights of passage are breaking all of our hearts day by day, as the pandemic goes on. How do we process the...

We’re all aware of our five senses: hearing, sight, touch, taste and smell.  Did you know we actually have more senses? We have sixth,...

Connecting with your gifted teen now is especially important. Even though they aren’t little anymore, they still need you. Most are afraid

It makes sense if you’re scared, irritable and some days don’t want to get out of bed. I’m sure your seeing some changes in your children...

In a previous blog article I gave pointers for adjusting to distance learning for those kids who aren’t usually home schooled, as well...

One of the primary issues I address in my practice is chronic anxiety. Anxiety is different from the occasional nervousness that creeps...