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December 28, 2016
Your Gifted Child And School — Ten Suggestions For Parents
Eight-year-old Bobby wanted to be Richard Feynman for Halloween. Could he be gifted? Hm? There were manyother signs: Enormous enthusiasm for learning, especially history, science, and language; emotional intensity, difficulty maintaining friendships with children his age, trouble with motivation in … Continue reading 
December 19, 2016
Most Popular Posts of 2016 — Plus A Special Podcast Interview
Thank you, dear bloggEEs, for another year of rainforest-minded escapades. Here are the twomost popular posts of 2016. Plus a bonus! A 35 minute podcast interview that will give you some insight into my background, my neuroses, my control issues … Continue reading 
December 12, 2016
Fifteen Quick Reminders To Help You Make It Through The ‘Holidaze’
(This post was first published on intergifted, a great site for gifted adults.) 1 You’re not too sensitive if you’re easily overwhelmed by the holiday muzak, the florescent lights, the crowds, the frenetic meaningless pace, the likely psychopathic Santa and … Continue reading 
Fifteen Reminders To Help You Make It Through The ‘Holidaze’
(This post was first published on intergifted, a great site for gifted adults.) 1 You’re not too sensitive if you’re easily overwhelmed by the holiday muzak, the florescent lights, the crowds, the frenetic meaningless pace, the likely psychopathic Santa and … Continue reading
November 30, 2016
Blogs On Gifted Kids That You Will Love
Belowarelinks to some of my favorite blogs. I have to admit, my dear readers, that I havea not-so-hidden agenda. All of these fabulous bloggers have reviewed my book. You get a two for one deal: Recommendations for great blogs on … Continue reading 
November 21, 2016
If I Can Do It, So Can You — Finding Your Purpose(s)
I have the best job ever. I love deep meaningful conversations with one personat a time. The human psyche is fascinating to me. I’m an introvert. I believe that healingis possible when humans embark on the courageous journey of deep … Continue reading 
November 15, 2016
A Path Through Your Post-Election Paralysis
(Warning: Expletives. Do not read to your young children. But, surely, these times requireexpletives. Future readers: It is post-presidential election 2016.) I’m guessing that you’re having a hard time right about now. Am I right? Your sensitivity. Your empathy. Your … Continue reading 
November 1, 2016
Too Sensitive, Too Dramatic, Too Intense –What Is Emotional Intelligence?
How do we define emotional intelligence when we’re talking about yourrainforest mind? Maybe you feel that you are the opposite ofemotionally intelligent. Here are some possible reasons: You feel emotionally UN-intelligent because when you were a youngster, everyone told … Continue reading 
October 28, 2016
Five Brave Books That Soothe And Inspire
Sensitive, insightful, emotional, book-loving humanslike you may need some extra support during these turbulenttimes. Here are five fabulousbooks to guide you. To give you hope and direction. And even a few laughs. Belonging Here: A Guide for the Spiritually Sensitive … Continue reading 
October 17, 2016
If I’m So Smart, Why Do I Need Psychotherapy? Part Two
Things are looking kinda crazy these days. It’s hard to know what to think, what to do, or how to be. There are so many issues worldwide that need attention. So many. What shouldsuper-sensitive, empathetic, insightful, emotionalhumans do? Well. Being … Continue reading 
