It's not easy to raise a child. But I think it's especially challenging raising a highly capable child. Personally, just finding other parents to talk to openly about giftedness has been hard. And as the parent of a gifted child you know what it's like at gatherings when other parents are talking about their child's milestones, you don't dare chime in with, "Susie said her first word at 4 months." The other parents would look at you like you had three heads.
Recently Amy Price of SENGifted.org connected me with another parent of a highly gifted child in the next town. It was such a relief to talk freely about our children, without judgement. We spoke for hours and have become good friends, as have our children. I've learned a lot this past year by reading-reading-reading. I also like to go to speaker engagements when I can. I recently went to a fabulous event in Greenwich, CT with Dr. Nadia Webb. On the right you'll see some upcoming speaker events. The directions to the BOCES event are at the end of this post.
Some parents have suggested a game night or simply posting a comment, "hey, we're going to Barton Orchard on Thursday at 2, meet us by the grapes for a picnic, all are welcome.
Please comment freely on any resources you know. Know of an upcoming event? Tell us. Having a problem? Make a query, start a comment thread. Have a link suggestion? Recently read a good article/book?
Kind Regards,
Kate
Directions to Putnum/Northern Westchester BOCES
From Route 684: Take Katonah exit #6. Follow Route 35 west. Between 5 and 6 miles, look for signs for the intersection of Route 202 and Route 118 and the town of Amawalk. Proceed past this intersection and at the next light make a left on to Pinesbridge Road. BOCES entrance is up the road on your right.
