tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post4052404739032188967..comments2024-03-19T22:10:49.383-04:00Comments on Gifted Challenges™: Power in numbers: How gifted advocacy parent groups can help you and your kidsGail Post, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-21063428231136813872023-10-06T21:32:17.448-04:002023-10-06T21:32:17.448-04:00Hello, What happens if you were the child and you ...Hello, What happens if you were the child and you face Imposter Syndrome and only recently realized what you're capable of at 26 after a year of peers that saw my potential. I am unsure with how to cope with the new information and years of suffering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-69106218242614932432016-04-13T20:03:11.302-04:002016-04-13T20:03:11.302-04:00Thanks so much. I agree that advocacy is so much m...Thanks so much. I agree that advocacy is so much more powerful when combined with others. I'm glad you also found a group that worked for you.Gail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-53052349580300089792016-04-13T11:59:57.594-04:002016-04-13T11:59:57.594-04:00Joining a parenting group was a lifesaver! One of ...Joining a parenting group was a lifesaver! One of the overlooked benefits is the advocacy component. Our voices are much louder when we joined together to advocate for our children. Thanks as always for sharing your perspective!TheCommonMomhttp://www.thecommonmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-74773114241456014662016-04-10T19:09:12.317-04:002016-04-10T19:09:12.317-04:00Thanks, Ann. I appreciate your feedback.Thanks, Ann. I appreciate your feedback.Gail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-83176319523128063472016-04-10T17:49:45.044-04:002016-04-10T17:49:45.044-04:00You never really know what it's like to parent...You never really know what it's like to parent a gifted child until you have one. And finding a group whose members can relate to your experiences is so vital to helping your child and maintaining your sanity. Great post!Ann @ Supporting Gifted Learnershttp://supportinggiftedlearners.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-33902004320923234712016-04-06T15:52:06.835-04:002016-04-06T15:52:06.835-04:00Thanks, Cait. It is always different as a parent, ...Thanks, Cait. It is always different as a parent, isn't it? I'm glad you also found a supportive group of parents!Gail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-77499982163473175242016-04-05T21:57:28.509-04:002016-04-05T21:57:28.509-04:00Hi, Gail. This is so true! I thought, as a school ...Hi, Gail. This is so true! I thought, as a school psych, that I would recognize the signs too. I am so thankful for supportive parents. They have helped me so much on this journey. It takes a village!Cait Fitz @ My Little Poppieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17524196229784191785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-47529658636384290842016-04-02T15:51:41.935-04:002016-04-02T15:51:41.935-04:00Thanks, Natalie. Good to hear that you can effect ...Thanks, Natalie. Good to hear that you can effect some change locally. Thanks again for your comments.Gail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-57713302778021448162016-04-02T13:42:29.720-04:002016-04-02T13:42:29.720-04:00This was a great read. The rules of the games are ...This was a great read. The rules of the games are changing in California with resources allocated on the local level. It means local parenting groups can make more of a difference.Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-68209696941105937582016-04-01T22:59:09.822-04:002016-04-01T22:59:09.822-04:00Emily, Thank you for your kind words. Emily, Thank you for your kind words. Gail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-3991516447032907032016-04-01T22:58:28.197-04:002016-04-01T22:58:28.197-04:00Celi, Thanks for sharing your similar experience a...Celi, Thanks for sharing your similar experience as a teacher and parent. It's so different when you are in the role as parent. So glad you also found a great, supportive group.Gail Post, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482577821092891593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-40579557161850346182016-04-01T22:26:56.933-04:002016-04-01T22:26:56.933-04:00I love your advice and the story of your journey! ...I love your advice and the story of your journey! Thank you for encouraging and inspiring parents. :-)Emilyhttp://thefissureblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702344196398061245.post-27002555606262800362016-04-01T13:41:40.004-04:002016-04-01T13:41:40.004-04:00"As a Psychologist, I should have known bette..."As a Psychologist, I should have known better...at least that's what I thought. I should have noticed the signs of giftedness sooner, knew how and when to intervene at school, and advocated effortlessly for my child." <---I thought the same thing as a teacher. Of all people, as a teacher I should have noticed the signs, and then not felt intimidated when having to advocate for my child with his teachers.<br /><br />But, a gifted advocacy group was the lifesaver for me, too--the North Alabama Association for Gifted Children. The advantages you mentioned are very true, but there was one extra advantage for me--friendships for me and my child. <br /><br />Thank you for stressing the real benefits of gifted advocacy/support groups. They are critical in so many ways!Celi Trépanier https://www.blogger.com/profile/03574778816194151069noreply@blogger.com