Are You In A 2e Spin Cycle?
2e adults, parents, and teachers often find themselves caught in a spin cycle of overthinking and perfectionism, but with practical steps, they can break free and move forward with clarity and confidence.
How to Celebrate Your Unique 2e-Self Every Single Day
March celebrates Women’s History Month and Neurodiversity Week, but every day is a chance to honor your unique 2e journey with kindness and affirmations.
It’s Hard to Make Friends When You’re Twice Exceptional – Except When it Isn’t
Making friends as a twice-exceptional person can be tough—until it isn’t. Sometimes we can find that deep connections happen when we least expect them.
ADHD and DEATH! The Cause and Effect of Rotten Research
Reframing ADHD: Shifting from deficit-focused labels to strength-based approaches unlocks the potential of neurodiverse minds, fostering success and confidence.
Why Transitions are Hard for Gifted and Distractible People
Why transitions are hard for Gifted and Distractible people and 5 tips to navigate change with self-care, resilience, and gratitude
Seeking Support for 2e Children and Adults: When Is It Too Early or Too Late?
When is it too early (or too late) to seek support for your 2e child (or 2e self)? I frequently am asked, “When is it too early or too late […]
Adjusting versus Masking: How Neurodiverse Adults Can Thrive in a Neurotypical World
When talking with 2e adults, inevitably, the topic of “masking” comes up. After years of feeling different, they notice that their priorities, goals, and needs are dissimilar to just about […]
Lessons from Summertime for Parents and Twice Exceptional Adults
Is summertime a microcosm for how we really want to live our lives? I think about vacation, the fluidity of lazy mornings or afternoons, the flexibility in our schedules – […]
Lessons from Loss and Self-love
“When you love so deeply, pain hurts more.” That’s what my husband said to me after our beloved red standard poodle, Tigger, passed away from an aggressive cancer just two […]
Collaborative Communication Skills on Behalf of 2e Learners
Since the Gifted and Distractible blog literally posts on National Teachers’ Day this year, I’d like to address the importance of, and how to communicate effectively between teachers and parents […]