Whāngai ka tupu ka puawai - That which is nurtured blossoms, then grows. Any good gardener will tell you that you can’t just stick plants in the ground and expect…
6 Things You Think You Understand About Gifted Kids But Don’t
Everyone knows about gifted kids, right? If you are the parent of a gifted child, you probably know more than most others do. After all, you have one at home…
Gifted Quiz – How Well Do You Know Gifted Kids?
So you think you know all about gifted kids? Test your knowledge by taking this little gifted quiz. It has 24 questions, but you'll get only 10 since not everyone…
Why Early Reading is a Sign of Giftedness
When my son began to read before he was 3 years old, I thought that he was a little different from the other kids I knew. When he was a…
A Toxic Teacher: Our personal encounter
Most teachers do a great job with our children. They teach them, challenge them, inspire them. Some teachers may end up harming their students, but they don't intend to. For…
6 Touching Books About Fathers: Fun reading on Father’s Day – or any day!
The role dads play in a child's life today is a little different than it was when I was growing up. Back in the 50's, men and women had distinct…
Father’s Day Activities for Kids
Father's Day is a day to focus on Dad. It's a day when kids can not just show Dad how much they love and appreciate him. There are a number…
Father’s Day Books for Kids
Dads are important. And more than ever, they play an active role in raising their kids. They are no longer just the breadwinner of the family. They also help with…