Episode 38 - Beyond Exceptional Abilities: Addressing Perfectionism in Gifted Children

Raising Happy and Thriving Gifted Kids

Are you setting the bar too high? Not just for your gifted children, but for yourself as a parent? This episode takes you on a journey through the lives of profoundly gifted children at the Davidson Institute in Reno, Nevada. We highlight their exceptional abilities, such as undertaking university-level courses at the tender age of 14 or 15, as well as the unique challenges they face, including the paralyzing struggle with perfectionism. As we explore the crucial role of support and care, we also draw attention to how these gifted children can not only survive but truly flourish.
Shifting the spotlight to the parents, we unravel the concept of 'healthy perfectionism.' We share real-life examples illustrating that it's essential to assess ourselves based on the best we can do in a given situation, not our best day. We discuss how to instill this healthy outlook in our parenting approaches and teach our children the same. As we wrap up the episode, ponder over this - are there situations where you are judging yourself based on an unrealistic standard? Tune in, listen closely, and let's uncover the answers together.

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