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Gifted

These posts will help you recognize if your child is gifted. Know the common characteristics of giftedness and how best to parent your gifted child.

Addressing the Emotional Needs of a Gifted Child

March 14, 2022February 14, 2019 by valplowman
Boy looking to the side while wearing a cap on his head

Addressing the Emotional Needs of a Gifted Child. Gifted children have intense emotions and need help learning to recognize and control emotions. It is always important to remember that a …

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How To Teach a Gifted Child Communication Skills

August 18, 2022January 18, 2018 by valplowman
How To Teach a Gifted Child Communication Skills | communication | gifted | gifted children | #gifted

“Have a good weekend!” “Goodbye!” “Bye Brayden!” One day as we walked out of the school together, child after child told my then fourth grader, Brayden, goodbye and wished him …

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Giftedness Index

November 3, 2025July 6, 2017 by valplowman

Below are the posts on this blog discussing gifted children.  

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Recognizing Various Areas of Giftedness

May 1, 2019September 29, 2016 by valplowman

  It can be hard for a parent to declare his/her own child “gifted.” We all think our child is basically the most amazing human to grace the Earth, correct? …

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What Is Giftedness? Understanding Traits & Support for Gifted Kids

October 24, 2025October 30, 2015 by valplowman
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Curious what “gifted” really means? Discover the modern view of giftedness—beyond high IQ—and how kids who learn and feel differently can thrive with the right support, not just labels.  You …

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A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children

October 13, 2025October 1, 2015 by valplowman
A Parents Guide to Gifted Children book cover

Parenting a gifted child comes with unique joys and challenges. This post shares a book recommendation that covers everything from perfectionism to peer relationships—helping you understand, support, and encourage your …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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