by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Mar 31, 2016 | educators, Home, Parents, School, Strategies, teachers
Parents, teachers and professionals spend a lot of time thinking about how to encourage kids’ resolve, keep them on track and help them recognize and reach their boundless potential. Two buzzwords in particular, “mindset” and “grit,” are used to discuss these... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Nov 10, 2015 | educators, Home, Parents, School, Strategies, teachers
It amazes me when people purposely purchase cars with DVD players installed. Talk about a bad trip…a bad road trip. Particularly for gifted and distractible kids, after cajoling, begging and prying them off of what we call in our home, “electronics,” they are... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Oct 29, 2014 | educators, Gifted Adults, Parents, School, Strategies, teachers
When I was in law school, Moot Court was the big thing. Famous judges came to critique us. The issues were timely and interesting. The catch; it was completely overwhelming for me. I was paralyzed because I knew there was no way I could do Moot Court “perfectly.” Law...
