Lorraine Bouchard – Rainard Founder

“Every Child is Gifted” No. Not true. Perhaps you have heard “every child is gifted” before. Who says such a thing? It may be a rallying cry by those who are anti-elitist and who don’t like the idea that somebody is identified as “better.” (If you read last month’s post, you will recall that we…

Do you tell them that they’re gifted? Let’s think about what can go well — and what are the pitfalls. First, decide on a developmentally-appropriate definition to share. If you say that gifted means that you are smart, they could feel both proud – and intimidated. Either response has problems. If they feel proud, how…