This article is written by Kelsey Ganes, a self-admitted multi-exceptional young adult. She offers parents advice on twice-exceptionality from a teen’s point of view. Topics For Parents: Parenting for High Potential Twice Exceptional: Learning Disabilities Author Ganes, K. Publisher 2e Newsletter Year April 2005 As parents, part of your job description is to be the …
By Paul O’Brien Children, at times, seem to have a bizarre and surreal perspective on life. A teenage relative told us how, when he was little, his mother announced the imminent arrival of a new member of the family. Remembering how she had thrown out the old vacuum cleaner when she bought a new one, he …
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My favorite comedian is Brian Regan. He has a bit related to parenting that I absolutely love. Here’s my paraphrase: A child is beaming about the balloon he just received. Unfortunately, he accidentally lets go and the balloon flies away. The child begins to scream and cry. His parent responds to the crying …
“Dr. Laura — I came across your website a month ago and have been trying to follow the advice in your emails. I am amazed at the difference in my children in just this short time. Mostly, I try to just stop when I get upset and see things from their point of view. Thank …