In Kelly Hirt‘s new educational must-have, Boost: 12 Effective Ways to Lift Up Our Twice-Exceptional Children, she encourages teachers to educate themselves about the often misunderstood population of students know as Twice Exceptional. As an educator for over 25 years and now a building principal, I can acknowledge that this … Continue reading
I found Kelly Hirt’s book, Boost: 12 Effective Ways to Lift Up Our Twice-Exceptional Children, to be a very helpful resource for education professionals who want to learn about the needs, intensities, sensitivities, and complexities of twice-exceptional children. The book offers practical strategies for meeting needs and supporting success. Hirt’s … Continue reading
by Celi Trépanier What do you think the number one concern associated with homeschooling would be? If you ask me, I’d have to say the socialization question: How will my homeschooled child find friends and be able to interact socially with other children? In reality, socialization has proven to be … Continue reading
It can be so difficult to explain your child to others. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just hand over a written explanation? Oh, wait! You can! Start the conversation simply with GHF’s free informational brochures. Our overviews get to the heart of what it really means to parent … Continue reading
Following is an excerpt on Finding Mentors from Writing Your Own Script: A Parent’s Role in the Gifted Child’s Social Development by Corin Barsily Goodwin and Mika Gustavson, MFT ~~~~~~ Adults, young adults, and older youths can be great resources for gifted and 2e children. Many older people are thrilled to … Continue reading
GHF strives to support and advocate on behalf of gifted and twice-exceptional families throughout the world. Our online global presence gives families and professionals access to timely information about the issues and needs facing this unique population through our online community, free brochures, blog hops, articles, online classes, and so … Continue reading
A book for gifted people and children or adults Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Adults and Youth by Paula Prober, MS, MEd Do you long to drive a Ferrari at top speed on the open road, but find yourself always stuck on the freeway during … Continue reading
So many people really have no idea what it means to be twice exceptional, much less that a child with learning differences or disabilities can be gifted, too. So we produced a brochure to help you explain it to others. It’s called Twice Exceptional: Smart Kids with Learning Differences, and it’s … Continue reading
One of GHF Press’ best-selling books, How to Work and Homeschool: Practical Advice, Tips, and Strategies from Parents, is free for Kindle, this weekend, February 28 through March 2, 2014. Written by Pamela Price, of Red, White & Grew, How to Work and Homeschool addresses one of the big concerns of families who want to … Continue reading
Asynchrony My girl is that unusual one . . . The activist, making signs to “save the prairie dogs” at the soon-to-be developed field Reading the book about the Civil War, crying throughout dinner Over those who perished in the war, unable to take a bite. Who is able to … Continue reading
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