Understanding a child’s unique needs is important for all parents, and especially those of gifted children and teens.  What would you do to

Young people who are having an existential crisis are at a greater risk of becoming suicidal if they are not supported by those close to the

Highly gifted people are often able to recognize best possible outcomes others cannot see, and are often unwilling to consider.  Sometimes,

We often hear people say they’re depressed when they’re feeling down or sad, but this isn’t actually what depression is. Clinically diagnoseable depression, or Major Depressive Disorder (“MDD”) is a medical condition which consists of several symptoms, occurring daily for at least 4 weeks, and which are severe enough to impact a person’s physicality as evidenced by changes in sleep patterns, appetite, and sex drive. See the list below for more possible symptoms. The severi

Because of developmental factors, kids at this age are particularly vulnerable to peer pressure and suggestion as they are starting to searc

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 with something or someone after we have tried for too long and are exhausted. At times we feel nervous about an upcoming change in our lives, meeting new people, a big test or feel overwhelmed by money issues. We might also feel sad because of a loss and hopeless after a long struggle with unresolved issues. It is normal to have a full ran

Frequently parents, teachers and school administrators ask me if I think a kid really has ADHD (“Attention Deficit Disorder”). Many people are skeptical, and parents fear their child has been misdiagnosed and asked to take an unwarranted medication. Kids are now being diagnosed with ADHD more often than ever. In fact, the Center for Disease Control currently estimates 1 in 10 kids are diagnosed with ADHD. When asked this question, my answer is, it depends. Some kids truly