by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Mar 31, 2020 | 2e, 2e Adults, anxiety, gifted, Gifted Adults, Imposter Syndrome, neurodiversity, perfectionism
In “An Irony to Remember, Perfectionism Leads to Discontent,” the author discusses how perfectionist characteristics; expecting and comparing your work to an idealized standard, makes it nearly impossible to feel content. Perfectionism is often a characteristic of the... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Mar 20, 2020 | 2e, 2e Adults, 2e families, anxiety, emotion regulation, gifted, Gifted Adults, gifted families, neurodiversity, Parenting, Twice Exceptional
During these unchartered waters in our collective human history, you suddenly find your spouse or partner, your kids, your work, everything at home with you. Whereas you may have constructed boundaries before, boundaries are now blurred or non-existent. This can be... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Mar 18, 2020 | 2e, 2e Adults, 2e families, anxiety, emotion regulation, neurodiversity, Parenting, Strategies, Twice Exceptional
We are living in a liminal time. What will happen next? How will I keep my kids engaged? How will I make online learning meaningful for my students? How will I work while my kids are bored at home with me? Who will get sick? When? How will I pay my bills? How can I... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Mar 16, 2020 | 2e, 2e families, ADHD, emotion regulation, gifted, Twice Exceptional
“It’s not what happens but how you handle it that matters.” This is a lesson worth teaching to your children and students in the wake of the unprecedented coronavirus. We, in this day and age, have never experienced a pandemic in this way. There still is much that is... by Julie F. Skolnick M.A., J.D. | Feb 14, 2020 | 2e, 2e Adults, 2e families, neurodiversity, Twice Exceptional
Valentine’s Day – it’s supposed to be a day of love and friendship, hugs and cards and candy and stuffed animals. For some, it means a lot of pressure and assured failure. For the neurodiverse, as with many things, Valentine’s Day may have a...
