Gifted Challenges

News about mental health, well-being, education, parenting, the pursuit of happiness, and myths about ADHD and Autism.

May 28 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

Help Your Gifted Child Build Resilience This Summer

Those lazy, hazy days of summer can be a great time for resilience-building. Use this time wisely.

May 21 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

April Newsletter

Mental health, well-being, neurodivergence, education, and parenting strategies that actually work.

Apr 22 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

College admissions Day: Don't Let the Uncertainty Derail You

High ability and high achieving students long for an enriching college experience. College admissions day can be a turning point... sometimes filled…

Apr 1 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

March Newsletter

Mental health, well-being, neurodivergence, education, and policy shifts that will affect most US citizens.

Mar 25 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

Welcome to Gifted Parenting: A Checklist of Emotions

Parents of gifted or twice-exceptional children often discount their own emotions. It's time for that to stop.

Mar 7 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders: Are They Related?

The implication that eating disorders and neurodivergence share common pathways has circulated for years, despite little research.

Feb 28 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

February Newsletter

Mental health, well-being, neurodivergence, education, and policy shifts that will affect most US citizens.

Feb 25 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

What Troubles Parents of Gifted Children Most

A study of the parents' lived experience.

Feb 5 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

January Newsletter... along with a Favor

It's been a tough January. But amidst an avalanche of news, I have found a few gems related to parenting, happiness, and supporting students.

Jan 29 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

Buyer Beware: How to Navigate the Maze of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Resources

When to trust claims of expertise... and when to run the other way.

Jan 9 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

Some great reads about perfectionism, gifted education, preventing cognitive decline, political stress, the holidays, and more.

Dec 17, 2024 •

Gail Post, Ph.D.

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