Bragging encouraged here

One of the areas that has been a struggle for me in raising gifted children is being able to brag.  I'm SO proud of my kids and, like most parents, want to tell you all about it!  Have you ever had that awkward moment when a group of parents are gathered and they are talking about the recent achievements by their children and you think it's safe to tell of yours?  So you do.  And they all stare at you.

I know that their giftedness is something they were born with and that character is most important.  I'll be commenting on that many times in upcoming blogs.  I also know that being gifted and raising gifted kids has many, MANY struggles and challenges.  Many have other labels attached to their giftedness - anxiety disorders, ASD, LD's, ADD/ADHD, written output challenges, eating disorders, OCD, rigid thinking, sensory processing disorder, social struggles. . . . . the list goes on.  But for today, lets talk about those incredible things that they can do that make us shake our head in amazement!  Let's stop and be amazed by the strengths God gave them and celebrate together!

Here, bragging is encouraged and is safe!  What has your child been up to?  It's not a competition, just a place to celebrate together!

I'll start :)  My daughter is acing courses in math and physics through Stanford Universities gifted program. She wants to be a university professor there and is dreaming realistically.  At the same time, she has a passion to help free slaves and is working on another fundraiser.  Not your typically teenager's dream or life.