by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Jan 6, 2020 | 2e, 2e families, educators, emotion regulation, gifted, gifted education, gifted families, Parenting, Parents, Strategies, teachers, Twice Exceptional
Making New Year’s Resolutions for some, is a yearly tradition. The new year presents a precipice of dual directional perspective; looking back and finding things to change while looking forward at a life we want to live. In essence we seek to reboot the system,... 
by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Nov 5, 2019 | 2e, 2e Adults, 2e families, emotion regulation, gifted, Gifted Adults, gifted education, neurodiversity, Parenting, School, Strategies, teachers, Twice Exceptional, Uncategorized
As I scanned the landscape of sessions at the recent 2 Days of 2e Virtual Conference, I noted that each presentation – different as they were – had as part of their foundation, an understanding that the 2e or twice exceptional (gifted with a learning difference)... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | May 1, 2018 | 2e, 2e families, gifted, gifted families, Parents, Strategies, Twice Exceptional
Beginning with one topic and gravitating toward a constellation of other somewhat-related subjects or focusing on several things at the same time is described as hurricane thinking. In a nutshell, the thought process of this brain moves in a circular, non-linear, way.... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Oct 31, 2017 | 2e, 2e families, Advocacy, educators, gifted, gifted families, Parents, School, Strategies, teachers, Twice Exceptional
I’ve been thinking a lot about “letting go” lately. Many people are recalibrating expectations and adjusting to ‘new norms’ globally – in the face of natural and man-made disasters, and nationally with powerful and painful government and social politics. ... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Nov 28, 2016 | educators, Parents, School, Strategies, teachers
My client’s second grade son came home in tears the other day. Usually a happy child, on this particular day he communicated his feelings in response to a teacher’s strategy for “good behavior.” Apparently the teacher issues stickers to children who can “behave,” who...
