Executive Skills and How They Translate to Professional Strengths
How to improve these functions that will lead to great leadership qualities
Blind Drawings, Humility and Perspective
I find that when I spend a little bit of time looking at something carefully, it helps me see everything else a little bit differently. Blind drawings are one of my favorite ways to practice this
Managing the Holiday Season with Gifted Children
What are your favorite tips for managing the holiday stress?
Two Ways to Empower Empathetic Children During Post-Election Season
There will always be suffering, and sometimes empathy feels like a weight or a swirling sensation in the gut. We must never stop doing good. When our leaders disappoint us, we must never stop speaking up
What is Emotional Intelligence?
What are your favorite resources about emotional intelligence?
Us and Them
What happens when your affiliation creates a polarizing scenario? Or when you are on one side of a controversial issue?
The Benefits of Sports for Gifted Kids

What may not be so well-known is that participating in sports can have an even greater benefit for gifted students
Should My Gifted Child Skip a Grade?
At IEA, we believe every child has a unique set of needs, and whether or not grade acceleration is the right choice depends on the needs and personality of your child. And no one knows your child like you
Finding and Cultivating Your Voice
In a culture that has become image-obsessed, finding our real voices, understanding who we are and what we have to offer unto the world is essential
Gifted Community
What kind of community do you envision for gifted children and all children?