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Is My Child Overinvesting in School? Recognizing Signs of High Emotional Potential (HPE)

When School Becomes Everything: What’s Behind the Obsession? “She panics if her handwriting isn’t perfect.” “He refuses to go to bed until he’s reviewed every subject, even though he’s only eight.” “My son cried for an hour because he got one question wrong.” If any of

Learning Through Play: The Best Approaches for Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Children

Understanding the Emotional Brain of HPE Children When you've spent yet another evening coaxing your bright, intense child to do their schoolwork—only to end up with tears, refusal, or a flurry of a dozen philosophical questions—you’re not alone. Parents of emotionally gifted (HPE) children know

How to Nurture Autonomy in a Gifted and Emotionally Intense Child Aged 6 to 12

Understanding the Emotional Landscape of an HPE Child When your child's mind races ahead but their emotions run even deeper, helping them become autonomous can feel like walking a tightrope. High Potential with Emotional sensitivity—often referred to as HPE—can lead to beautiful depths of curiosity, creativity,

How to Respond to Frequent Outbursts in an Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child

Understanding What Lies Beneath the Storm You're trying to help your child with homework, and out of nowhere, there's an explosion. A slammed door. A meltdown over a seemingly simple math problem. You've done everything "right"—calm voice, clear instructions, even a

What Are the Emotional Needs of Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Children?

Understanding the Emotional World of HPE Children If you're the parent of a child between 6 and 12 who's been identified as emotionally gifted—sometimes called "HPE" (Haut Potentiel Emotionnel)—you've probably already noticed that your child experiences the world a little

Do Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Children Need Psychological Support?

Understanding the Emotional Intensity Behind HPE It's 9:00 p.m. Your 9-year-old is crying again, not because they didn’t understand their math homework, but because when they got one answer wrong, they felt like a failure. Their words hit you like a punch in the chest:

How to Handle the Mood Swings of an Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child

Understanding the Emotional Rollercoaster If you're parenting a child who bursts into tears over a math mistake in the morning and is beamingly solving puzzles by afternoon, you're not alone. Many parents of emotionally gifted children—often referred to as HPE (high potential emotional) kids—find

What Are the Challenges Linked to High Emotional Intelligence in Children?

Recognizing the Complexity Behind Emotional Giftedness If you’re reading this, chances are your child feels things deeply—sometimes alarmingly so. Maybe they burst into tears at a harsh word, panic over small setbacks, or experience intense joy and then deep despair all in the span of hours. Parents often

Can Children Be Emotionally Gifted? Understanding Emotional Intensity in HPE Kids

What Does Emotional Giftedness Really Mean? When we hear the term “gifted child,” we often think about academic excellence or advanced logical reasoning. But some children are gifted in a different way—emotionally. They feel things more deeply, empathize intensely, and often show a maturity in their emotional understanding that

My Child Is Emotionally Gifted and Highly Sensitive — How Can I Support Them?

Understanding the Dual Exceptionality: HPE and Hypersensitivity Many parents breathe a sigh of relief when they finally put a name to what they’ve been observing in their child: High Potential with Emotional intensity (HPE) combined with hypersensitivity. These children are wired in a way that feels everything more deeply,

How to Help an Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child Cope with Frustration

Understanding the Emotional Intensity of HPE Children If you're raising a child with high emotional potential (HPE), chances are you've already noticed how deeply they experience life. Joy is euphoric, injustice feels unbearable, and frustration? It can erupt in a flash, often leaving parents bewildered and

Can Diet Affect an Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child’s Learning and Well-Being?

What if the problem isn’t focus — but fuel? When your emotionally gifted child (HPE) melts down over a math word problem or loses concentration halfway through a reading assignment, it’s tempting to reach for behavioral explanations. Maybe they’re overwhelmed. Maybe they’re tired or anxious. But what

Why Does My Emotionally Gifted Child Cry So Often?

Understanding a High-Potential, Emotionally Intense (HPE) Child If you’ve found this article because your child cries more frequently or more intensely than others their age, know this: you're far from alone. Many parents raising emotionally gifted children—often called HPE (High Potential with Emotional intensity)—grapple with

How to Support a Hyperactive, Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child at Home

Understanding the Unique Needs of a Hyperactive HPE Child If you're raising a child who seems to burn brighter, move faster, and feel more intensely than others, you're not alone—and you're not imagining it. Emotionally gifted (HPE) children with hyperactivity face a whirlwind

How to Prevent Social Isolation in Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Children

Understanding the Invisible Walls Around Emotionally Gifted Kids If you’re raising a child who is Highly Emotionally Perceptive (HPE)—sometimes called emotionally gifted—you might already know how exquisitely tuned their inner world can be. They pick up on unspoken tensions, feel deeply, question endlessly, and sometimes carry big

My Child Can't Tolerate Injustice: Is It a Sign of Being Emotionally Gifted (HPE)?

When the World Feels Unfair to Your Child—Every Single Day “It’s not fair!” If I had a coin for every time I hear that phrase from my 8-year-old daughter, I’d have a small fortune. Not because she wants more screen time or an extra snack (though, sometimes,

How to Know If Your Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child Is Truly Happy at School

Is My Child Just Quiet, or Quietly Unhappy? “He finishes his homework, his teacher says he participates, but something just feels off.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. For many parents of emotionally gifted children—sometimes called HPE (High Potential with Emotional sensitivity)—the signs of school distress

Can You Combine Discipline and Creativity with an Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child?

Understanding the Paradox: Why Structured Freedom Matters If you're parenting an emotionally gifted (HPE) child, you’ve probably already felt the tug-of-war: your child is bubbling with imagination, asking profound questions beyond their age, yet they might struggle with everyday discipline—homework routines, organizing thoughts, or even following

How to Help an Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child Understand Their Emotions

Understanding the Emotional World of an HPE Child If you're reading this, chances are your child feels things more deeply than most. Maybe they cry after hearing sad news on the radio, or seem overwhelmed by small changes in their routine. Perhaps they struggle with homework not because

Which Sports Are Beneficial for Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Children?

Understanding the Emotional Landscape of HPE Children If you're raising a child who feels deeply, thinks profoundly, and processes the world in bigger, more overwhelming ways than their peers, you may already know the term HPE—high potential and emotionally gifted. These children often carry intense emotions, perfectionistic

"My Child Feels Different": How to Support Them if They're Emotionally Gifted (HPE)

When your child says "I don’t fit in" "I don’t understand why other kids care about that stuff." "Why do I feel things so much more than everyone else?" These are the kinds of questions that might tumble out of your emotionally

How to Handle Perfectionism in Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Children

Understanding the Hidden Struggle of a Gifted Mind Imagine your child sits at the kitchen table, pencil clenched, paper crumpled, eyes brimming with tears—because they made one small mistake. As a parent, you might think, "But it’s just homework!" Yet for many emotionally gifted children (often

Which Specialists Should You Consult for an Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child?

When Your Child Feels Too Much: Understanding HPE As a parent, you might have noticed that your child picks up on your moods instantly, cries after watching the news, feels overwhelmed in busy classrooms, or seems to carry the weight of the world on their small shoulders. These may be

How to Create a Safe and Supportive Environment for Your Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child at Home

Understanding What It Means to Be a High Potential Emotional (HPE) Child If you're the parent of a High Potential Emotional (HPE) child—maybe you've just learned the term or have known for years—you already know your child feels things more deeply than most. Their

Should You Test the IQ of an Emotionally Gifted (HPE) Child?

Understanding the Hidden Depths of HPE Children When your child breaks down in front of homework, cries over an unfair grade, or grapples with thoughts far beyond their age, you might start to wonder: Is my child simply sensitive, or is there something more? For many parents, the concept of