From Life Take 1:
Gifted Children at Home by Maggie Hogan
Creative Homeschooling: A Resource Guide for Smart Families by Lisa Rivero
Support Groups
Homeschool Gifted Yahoo Group -- Maggie Hogan's group for homeschoolers with gifted children. It has a lot of great information and help.
Showing posts with label Gifted Children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gifted Children. Show all posts
Monday, July 12, 2010
Hoagie's Gifted Children
From Life Take 1:
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page -- This site has a ton of information on it. This is the best place to start if you are wondering whether or not your child is gifted. I still have not been able to go through the whole thing yet. There is that much information. Happy researching!
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page -- This site has a ton of information on it. This is the best place to start if you are wondering whether or not your child is gifted. I still have not been able to go through the whole thing yet. There is that much information. Happy researching!
Parenting Helps
From Life Take 1:
These little ones sure can cause problems!!! It seems like just when I solve one discipline issue another one arrives and I am back to the drawing board trying to figure out a new tactic that will work on their new problem. Shouldn't these guys come with a manual!!?? Well -- I am assuming they forgot to give me mine at the hospital as its missing. Below are some books that others have suggested I try. Hope these help you as well!
Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel
Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson
The New Strong Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson
The New Dare to Discipline by Dr. James Dobson
Shepherding A Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel
Seasons of A Mother's Heart by Sally Clarkson -- check out other books by this author as well.
Your One Year Old: The Fun-Loving Fussy 12-24 Month Old by Louise Bates Ames
Your Two Year Old: Terrible or Tender by Louise Bates Ames
Your Three Year Old: Friend or Enemy by Louise Bates Ames
Your Four Year Old: Wild and Wonderful by Louise Bates Ames
Your Five Year Old: Sunny and Serene by Louise Bates Ames
Your Six Year Old: Loving and Defiant by Louise Bates Ames
Your Seven Year Old: Life In A Minor Key by Louise Bates Ames
Your Eight Year Old: Lively and Outgoing by Louise Bates Ames
Your Nine Year Old: Thoughtful and Mysterious by Louise Bates Ames
Keeping Our Children's Heart by Steve Maxwell
Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit by Teri Maxwell
These little ones sure can cause problems!!! It seems like just when I solve one discipline issue another one arrives and I am back to the drawing board trying to figure out a new tactic that will work on their new problem. Shouldn't these guys come with a manual!!?? Well -- I am assuming they forgot to give me mine at the hospital as its missing. Below are some books that others have suggested I try. Hope these help you as well!
Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel
Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson
The New Strong Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson
The New Dare to Discipline by Dr. James Dobson
Shepherding A Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel
Seasons of A Mother's Heart by Sally Clarkson -- check out other books by this author as well.
Your One Year Old: The Fun-Loving Fussy 12-24 Month Old by Louise Bates Ames
Your Two Year Old: Terrible or Tender by Louise Bates Ames
Your Three Year Old: Friend or Enemy by Louise Bates Ames
Your Four Year Old: Wild and Wonderful by Louise Bates Ames
Your Five Year Old: Sunny and Serene by Louise Bates Ames
Your Six Year Old: Loving and Defiant by Louise Bates Ames
Your Seven Year Old: Life In A Minor Key by Louise Bates Ames
Your Eight Year Old: Lively and Outgoing by Louise Bates Ames
Your Nine Year Old: Thoughtful and Mysterious by Louise Bates Ames
Keeping Our Children's Heart by Steve Maxwell
Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit by Teri Maxwell
Gifted Children
From Life Take 1:
Parenting children with advanced skills is one of the hardest things I have done. They are constantly challenging and always changing my plans. Just when I think I have a grasp on what they are doing -- they change again. Sometimes they are fast, sometimes they are slow. Sometimes they need more, sometimes they need less. I find myself constantly juggling the needs of each child and of the three of them together. Most days I feel like I am never going to get it right but then there are those days when the clouds part and the sun comes gloriously shining through. BUT! no matter what I wouldn't change the adventures I have shared with my children do to their special needs for anything in the world!
I am sure that those of you reading this -- understand exactly how I feel. These special little ones were crafted from above and I am sure that God sent them down just so he could have a good laugh every now and then, as we race around always trying to catch up or stay ahead of our little ones. Each day they present us with new challenges and Blessings!
A friend of mine asked me to create this page -- dedicated to all those family who like mine are constantly trying to do what is best for our unique little ones. I hope this helps. Once again -- I have been blessed by some many people -- its hard to thank them all for their wise counsel. If you are one of the many -- THANK YOU!
Parenting children with advanced skills is one of the hardest things I have done. They are constantly challenging and always changing my plans. Just when I think I have a grasp on what they are doing -- they change again. Sometimes they are fast, sometimes they are slow. Sometimes they need more, sometimes they need less. I find myself constantly juggling the needs of each child and of the three of them together. Most days I feel like I am never going to get it right but then there are those days when the clouds part and the sun comes gloriously shining through. BUT! no matter what I wouldn't change the adventures I have shared with my children do to their special needs for anything in the world!
I am sure that those of you reading this -- understand exactly how I feel. These special little ones were crafted from above and I am sure that God sent them down just so he could have a good laugh every now and then, as we race around always trying to catch up or stay ahead of our little ones. Each day they present us with new challenges and Blessings!
A friend of mine asked me to create this page -- dedicated to all those family who like mine are constantly trying to do what is best for our unique little ones. I hope this helps. Once again -- I have been blessed by some many people -- its hard to thank them all for their wise counsel. If you are one of the many -- THANK YOU!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Special Needs Children
Each one of us thinks that our children are unique and special. And we are all right, they are. Each child comes with his or her own unique set of talents and gifts that enrich the lives of those lucky enough to know them. However, some of us are challenged more than others.
Some parents have children who have special needs. On one end of the spectrum, they can be developmentally delayed, emotionally delayed, or physically delayed. If the experience of having a child wasn't enough, these parents face additional challenges and must make modifications to any program they seek to use. On the opposite side of the scale, is another group of parents with gifted children. They too must face additional challenges and must modify any curriculum they use.
Both of these types of parents struggle with the decision of whether or not they are making the right decision for their child. They are often faced with ridicule by the very people who should be supporting them. If you know any family in one of these situations, please provide support, love, guidance, and prayers for them as they year on this difficult, often rocky but so rewarding journey.
For my family, my oldest child is extremely gifted. My middle child is moderately gifted, and the baby of the family I am still figuring out. My challenge is not seeking curriculum that is challenging enough but finding a curriculum that is challenging but not overly mature for my crew. My decisions are often questioned as many feel that I push my children to hard. In reality, the opposite is true. My to-do list is never quite enough. They are always left with the task of wanting and needing more. To delve deeper has been a mainstay of what we do around here. To see all sides of the story and to draw our own conclusions. For your family, it maybe different.
This is my warning for all of those trying to follow in my footsteps... if your child is "average" you will want to follow a year or two behind. If your child is "gifted" feel free to follow along on our journey. There is a lot of information on this site for a lot of diffrent types of people. I hope it will help you all on your own individual journeys. I wish you all the best of luck!
Some parents have children who have special needs. On one end of the spectrum, they can be developmentally delayed, emotionally delayed, or physically delayed. If the experience of having a child wasn't enough, these parents face additional challenges and must make modifications to any program they seek to use. On the opposite side of the scale, is another group of parents with gifted children. They too must face additional challenges and must modify any curriculum they use.
Both of these types of parents struggle with the decision of whether or not they are making the right decision for their child. They are often faced with ridicule by the very people who should be supporting them. If you know any family in one of these situations, please provide support, love, guidance, and prayers for them as they year on this difficult, often rocky but so rewarding journey.
For my family, my oldest child is extremely gifted. My middle child is moderately gifted, and the baby of the family I am still figuring out. My challenge is not seeking curriculum that is challenging enough but finding a curriculum that is challenging but not overly mature for my crew. My decisions are often questioned as many feel that I push my children to hard. In reality, the opposite is true. My to-do list is never quite enough. They are always left with the task of wanting and needing more. To delve deeper has been a mainstay of what we do around here. To see all sides of the story and to draw our own conclusions. For your family, it maybe different.
This is my warning for all of those trying to follow in my footsteps... if your child is "average" you will want to follow a year or two behind. If your child is "gifted" feel free to follow along on our journey. There is a lot of information on this site for a lot of diffrent types of people. I hope it will help you all on your own individual journeys. I wish you all the best of luck!
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