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What It Feels Like to Be Gifted, Distractible, and Deeply Alive: Living with Emotional Intensity in Turbulent Times

Explore the inner world of twice-exceptional adults, parents, and educators. Learn about emotional overexcitability, existential sensitivity, and practical ways to navigate 2e intensity with depth, empathy, and calm.

March 18, 2026

Five Lessons from a Hot Air Balloon Ride for 2e Humans

Five life lessons from a hot air balloon ride, offering perspective, calm, and flexibility—especially for 2e humans with big feelings.

January 14, 2026

Gifted and Distractible Across the Lifespan

Twice-exceptional adults don’t outgrow 2e traits. Learn how giftedness, challenges, and the inner critic evolve—and how to release lifelong shame.

December 17, 2025

A Gifted and Distractible Guide to Making it Through the Holidays

Support gifted and distractible kids through holiday stress with three guiding questions that foster clarity, empathy, and meaningful connection.

November 24, 2025

Putting the FUN in Executive Functioning

Learn how to make Executive Functioning fun! Discover creative ways gifted and distractible people can build EF skills through passions.

November 5, 2025

What it Means to “Come Home” When You’re Twice Exceptional

A reflection on the meaning of “home,” from celebration to sorrow, exploring freedom, belonging, and authenticity for twice-exceptional individuals.

October 15, 2025

Adopting A Dog, Expectations, and the Importance of Communication for 2e People

From learning a dog’s language to honoring your own needs, explore how trust and communication strengthen 2e connections.

September 17, 2025

Misunderstood Again? How 2e Adults Can Move from Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence

How 2e folks can turn misunderstandings into connection with perspective-taking, validation, curiosity, and community—without self-criticism.

August 21, 2025

Summertime Slump? Try Summertime Self Love!

Unplug this summer: let your 2e child pursue passion projects and flow, building skills & insights for a smoother back-to-school transition.

July 15, 2025

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