My son is turning 7 years old this summer. While this doesn’t seem physically possible, it is true. Since he was three years old, we have had large birthday parties. I would think about a theme that was currently relevant in his life and would run with it! We would have lots of people and … Continue reading
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The Pinocchio Effect
While looking on the internet for 2e research, I came across the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum site (giftedhomeschoolers.org). I was amazed at the number of resources and knew that I had come across a site that I would re-visit often. The really amazing part to me, was when I saw that my blog was listed as … Continue reading
Boredom and Bathrooms
Okay Readers…I am requesting feedback on two issues that are currently discussed at our house…Boredom and Bathrooms! Let me explain… Ever since our TBP was young, he despised being bored! Riding in the car or waiting at a restaurant were both scenerios where we could have an anxious and impatient little boy! In an attempt … Continue reading
Dr. C. Therapist #3
In the last two years, we saw three different therapists…all of them more than once. Each of these qualified experts, enlightened us with new information and a fresh perspective. Dr. S (therapist #2) did a wonderful job of “talking us off the ledge” when we were in crisis mode. She focused on the most critical … Continue reading
You Say “Potato” and I say “Potahto”
Before I was the parent of a twice-exceptional child, I would hear “You say ‘potato’ and I say ‘potahto’…Let’s call the whole thing off” and I would sing along without any particular care or thought about the words…until one day. I listened to the lyrics and I instantly thought of… perspectives. Varying perspectives (or opposing perspectives) have really … Continue reading
In The Hood
Last August, we began to prepare for first grade. One of the largest errands on the list was clothes shopping. If you have read my previous post about shopping, you know that we don’t “go” school shopping in the same way that many of us did when we were younger. I tried the actual “trip … Continue reading
Little Man Tater
The other day, my son demonstrated perfectly the conflict within him. He was playing Mine Craft on the computer, was watching YouTube Mine Craft tutorials on the iPad, and had propped up the iPhone so that he could record his own tutorials to download and “teach others the greatness of Mine Craft.” While this is … Continue reading
Mama! Mama! Mama!
Recently, we went to breakfast with some friends of ours and their 2 1/2 year old son. While the adults were talking, the young toddler wanted to speak to his mother. Almost simultaneously, both parents gave their child a non-verbal sign. They crossed their pointer fingers and middle fingers and showed the sign to their … Continue reading
Summer Lovin’?
Since it is Memorial Weekend, that means Summer is right around the corner. I have mixed feelings about it. I know that must seem odd to many. I work very hard Monday through Friday in my classroom with 20+ students, and I should be thrilled that there is time off…right? At this point, I feel compelled … Continue reading
Pit Bull Parenting
Most of you are familiar with the terms, “Tiger Mother” or “Helicopter Parent.” If you are not, these are specific styles of parenting that go along with their own “rules.” One has strict expectations that many consider unreasonable and uncompromising. The other is all about hovering so close that you are ready to swoop in … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato 