Articles written by Therese Haberman

Getting kids outdoors can be a challenge. Gifted kids need opportunities to get outside and explore, even if they are reluctant to leave technology behind.

Nov 15, 2011 - Therese Haberman

Many people become supervisors without having any particular supervisory training, skills or ability. How can you deal with a boss who acts out at work?

Sep 27, 2011 - Therese Haberman

You may not want to admit the truth, which is yet another sign of aging, but there are some telltale clues to figuring out the scary reality of old age.

Aug 8, 2011 - Therese Haberman

Redecorating can be absurdly expensive. Making a few strategic changes in your home can give lots of bang without all the bucks. Read on for some fun ideas.

Jul 12, 2011 - Therese Haberman

All work and no play will make for a very unhappy gifted child. Here are some ideas on play activities parents can include in the gifted child's day.

Jul 12, 2011 - Therese Haberman

A young toddler who is intellectually gifted often behaves in ways that will allow the parents to conclude that she is advanced in comparison to her peers.

Apr 29, 2011 - Therese Haberman

As winter slowly winds to a close, thoughts of sun beams through open windows make us want to clear the streaks and evict the fertile dust bunnies for good.

Feb 9, 2011 - Therese Haberman

The winter blues are more prevalent in bad years, when the snow piles are at eye level and the wind seems to blow every day. Activities keep blues at bay.

Jan 25, 2011 - Therese Haberman

Raising a gifted child is always a challenging endeavor. A child who is difficult, experiencing behavior problems or troubled relationships is perplexing.

Jan 4, 2011 - Therese Haberman

How to get everything done in time is a yearly challenge. Get organized and keep the focus on relaxation. So what if dust bunnies gather?

Dec 10, 2010 - Therese Haberman

There are always a few folks who may not have been so good all year. Here a few ideas for the those that have been more naughty than nice.

Dec 7, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Gifted children tend to be highly competitive, which can result in more intense and dysfunctional levels of rivalry within the family unit.

Dec 7, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Before embarking on a road trip this holiday season, make sure you use some forethought toward what to do, bring and above all, how to be safe.

Nov 10, 2010 - Therese Haberman

To sum up the most critical element of raising well-adjusted children, it would be balance. Make certain they have mind, body and spiritual nourishment.

Nov 7, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Discovering that a difficult child is actually a gifted child who is acting out because of boredom in the classroom is often how these kids are identified.

Oct 19, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Being the boss will not be stressful if you can keep emotions from interfering with the work. Logic and common sense will help you win the day.

Sep 23, 2010 - Therese Haberman

There is so much to see and do in one of the smallest and most beautiful states in the US, it is hard to know where to begin. When to go? In the fall.

Aug 31, 2010 - Therese Haberman

This article describes an interview with a child who was ten years old. This is a factual account where some details have been altered to protect privacy.

Aug 31, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Children need to be raised to appreciate the environment, the individual's carbon footprint and conservation of resources. How can a parent achieve this?

Aug 18, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Setting up a Twitter account is a five minute process but learning how to be effective networking with Twitter takes finesse and knowledge. Read on.

Aug 10, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Dog lovers understand that raising an animal to reach his full potential involves a recipe of key ingredients and not just food, water and fresh air.

Aug 6, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Whether moving down the street or across the globe for college, essentials to never be without are listed for consideration. Packrats will have to adjust

Aug 4, 2010 - Therese Haberman

The time is right to purchase a vacation home when college payments are finished and retirement savings are on target. Use the internet to start a search.

Jul 15, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Gifted children present a parent with some unique challenges. Learning from the experiences of other parents is helpful guidance during difficulties.

Jul 15, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Many gifted toddlers are ready and able to begin reading at an early age. Here are some tips on helping the very young child to learn to read.

Jul 11, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Now that school is out for the summer, gifted kids need structured activities that will challenge and entertain them. Here are fun and exciting ideas.

Jun 28, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Finding a dream mate is easier than it has ever been before. The pool of candidates has expanded exponentially from one tiny town to the entire planet.

Jun 24, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Gifted children tend to learn about death, disease and other difficult subjects at an early age. The parent can ease the trauma of this with preparation.

Jun 23, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Overseeing a child who is gifted in the home environment can be a big challenge. Managing a roomful of kids with asynchronous development takes real skill.

Jun 14, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Often, the dorm decorations are the very last thing to pay for after tuition, books and fees are covered. Here are tips for a shopper with low cash flow.

Jun 8, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Gifted children have a tendency to be correct about facts, assumptions and information. However, when they are wrong, admitting it may not be easy for them.

Jun 7, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Because of strong perfectionist tendencies, most gifted children tend to take rejection to heart. How can a perceptive parent help him take it in stride?

Jun 3, 2010 - Therese Haberman

For shy gifted children, finding friends is a difficult and anxious activity. They don't seem to fit in with kids the same age and older kids shun them.

May 24, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Gifted children often have a keen sense of fairness, justice, dollars and sense. With the proper tools and training they learn about money at an early age.

May 18, 2010 - Therese Haberman

ADHD, a common mental disorder of childhood, is evident in intellectually gifted as well as normal kids. A misdiagnosed kid can have one, both or none.

May 13, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Gifted children are just as likely to be stricken with bouts of depression as normal kids. Parental intervention can minimize the length and severity.

May 3, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Close to one million families are involved in the homeschooling alternative to education. Many of the homeschooled are gifted children.

Apr 26, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Managers and supervisors have been given much greater attention in the form of training programs to help them oversee and develop their employees.

Apr 20, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Because a gifted student is so proficient in many different subjects, and has interests that span the spectrum of possible careers, picking a major is hard.

Apr 19, 2010 - Therese Haberman

When a parent has problems relating to a gifted child's teacher and communication falters, there are constructive ways to get a relationship back on track.

Apr 17, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Intellectual giftedness can be defined in different measures by various experts on the topic, but the commonality is asynchronous development, rapid brain maturity.

Apr 5, 2010 - Therese Haberman

The gifted child has as much potential for negative behavior as any child and often deals with more stress than a normal child. Addressing these behaviors is imperative.

Mar 31, 2010 - Therese Haberman

There are people at every company who seldom have to worry about getting laid off or becoming redundant. These are the people who have learned their unique niche.

Mar 25, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Gifted children have the capacity to learn at a highly accelerated rate. They devour academic work, achieving at levels way beyond their chronological ages.

Mar 23, 2010 - Therese Haberman

With a highly competitive job market, even small gaffes and oversights can mean the difference between getting the job offer and waiting by the telephone for nothing.

Mar 18, 2010 - Therese Haberman

There is a wide array of special programs and competitive activities designed specifically to challenge the minds of gifted children. Here is a brief overview.

Mar 16, 2010 - Therese Haberman

No two gifted children are exactly alike, though there are commonalities in terms of behavior and traits of gifted people. Understanding what is real vs myth is vital.

Mar 9, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Too often, a wrong person gets promoted to manager and everyone suffers from his inexperience and ineptitude. Knowing to avoid his mistakes can be a positive experience.

Mar 4, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Through trial and error, the following tips have evolved to be tried and true for this author. Novel writing is a complex recipe involving careful coaxing of elements.

Mar 2, 2010 - Therese Haberman

Several traits and similar attributes can be identified as common among a large portion of the gifted population. Though not all gifted folks will have these traits.

Mar 1, 2010 - Therese Haberman