Sep 13, 2011 | Articles, For Individuals, Needs: Emotional
by Vicky Moyle Gifted individuals are about as diverse a group as any you could hope to meet. And, while few can agree on a black-and-white definition for giftedness, one characteristic of the population that has some global acceptance is emotional sensitivity. It is...
Sep 13, 2011 | Articles, For Families, Needs: Emotional, Needs: Social
Encouraging Emotional Intelligence Author: Steven I. Pfeiffer Citation; From The SENG Update, October 2006 We know that in the U.S. today, the prevalence of mental health problems among children and youth — including those who are gifted — is alarmingly high. Some...
Sep 13, 2011 | Articles, For Individuals, Needs: Emotional
by Shari Hill As the SENG Board plans for the year ahead, I am struck by some issues gifted adults share with gifted children. We want to do everything! Though each SENG Director has his or her own personal passion in the field of giftedness, together we share the...
Sep 13, 2011 | Articles, For Families, For Professionals, Needs: Emotional
by Wenda Sheard Each school year brings new expectations. All over the world, parents and teachers tell children “earn good grades” and “do your best” in school. In the case of gifted children, however, giving such advice can be problematic. In this article, I’ll...
Sep 13, 2011 | Articles, For Families, For Professionals, Needs: Emotional
by Elizabeth Shaunessy Stress can be experienced by gifted high school students who are often guided to take rigorous academic preparation, such as the International Baccalaureate Program, Advanced Placement, and dual enrollment in college while concurrently in high...
Sep 13, 2011 | Articles, For Families, Needs: Emotional
by Amy Price Each month a different member of the SENG team describes a personal passion in the realm of social and emotional needs of the gifted. This article, authored by SENG Executive Director Amy Price, appeared last month in Parenting for High Potential, and is...
