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The Environment Matters

by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Oct 2, 2019 | 2e, gifted, gifted education, gifted families, Home, Parenting, Parents, School, Strategies, teachers, Twice Exceptional, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The environment matters – in all cases. We must not only take care of it for those of us here and now, but for those of us to come. Every day and every moment is an opportunity to change the climate in your home, your classroom or your office and to make the world a better place for your child, student or client.

The Importance of Seeing the Forest Through Trees

by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Sep 3, 2019 | 2e, 2e families, education, educators, gifted, gifted education, Parents, School, teachers, Twice Exceptional, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Teaching our children to ask questions pertinent to their learning style empowers them to understand their own viewpoint and communicate their needs in a productive way.

Overcoming Negative Self-Talk to Make Meaningful Connections

by Julie Skolnick | May 31, 2019 | 2e, 2e Adults, gifted, Gifted Adults, Strategies, Twice Exceptional | 5 Comments

Because ‘meaning’ is so important and so big and inherent to who gifted and 2e people are, the fear of failure affects the ability to initiate actions that might help us connect.

Top 10 Considerations When Parenting or Teaching a 2e Child

by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | May 7, 2019 | 2e, 2e Adults, 2e families, educators, emotion regulation, gifted, neurodiversity, teachers, Twice Exceptional | 2 Comments

So often responses and reactions are based on misinformation, faulty assumptions and a deep-seeded need to fix. 2e folks are complex and knee jerk responses to the way they present in the world only serve to fuel their frustration and yours.

Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Self-Love

by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Mar 29, 2019 | 2e, 2e families, gifted, gifted families, Parents, Strategies, Twice Exceptional | 0 Comments

I often say self-esteem is the key to success. That feeling that you can do anything. The ability to enter a room and walk directly up to someone, stick out your paw and shake their hand – knowing they’ll shake your hand right back. Taking a risk, trying something...

Comparing Apples to Oranges

by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Mar 1, 2019 | 2e, 2e families, Advocacy, educators, emotion regulation, gifted, gifted education, gifted families, neurodiversity, Parents, School, Strategies, teachers, Twice Exceptional | 0 Comments

Your 2e child or student is neurodiverse, and he will never be neurotypical so you are comparing the proverbial apple to oranges when you measure him against other kids.

Pardon Our Mess, We’re Under Construction

by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Feb 5, 2019 | 2e, 2e families, gifted | 6 Comments

Practitioners, parents and educators alike would do well to address 2e children through a trauma-informed lens.

The In-Between

by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Jan 6, 2019 | 2e, 2e families, educators, gifted, Strategies, Twice Exceptional | 2 Comments

It might be the most important place; the in-between. That space where the 2e brain, accustomed to intense stimulation, compensates in the absence of excitement. Craving stimulation, if the 2e brain doesn’t get what it needs, it creates its own frenzy. It’s the time...

Diversifying Your Life Portfolio

by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Dec 5, 2018 | 2e, 2e Adults, 2e families, gifted, Gifted Adults, Parents, Strategies, Twice Exceptional | 2 Comments

In business, people talk about diversifying your investment portfolio. You don’t want to commit all of your money to one sector or in one area. In order to protect yourself in the process, you have to “spread the wealth” so to speak; give attention to different...

Will Everything be Okay?

by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Oct 16, 2018 | 2e, 2e families, gifted, gifted families, Parents, Twice Exceptional, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

As a parent or teacher of a 2e child it feels like we are in constant combat against the world. We fight so hard for people to see the amazing strengths and talents in our incredible kids. But do we reflect on these efforts, where they’ve gotten us and our children?

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