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Signs Your Gifted Child Is Bored at School — And What You Can Do

When Bright Minds Begin to Dim: Recognizing Hidden Boredom You’ve watched your child light up when discovering a new topic, construct elaborate stories out of nothing, or ask endless questions about the world. But lately, you sense something’s off. Homework drags late into the evening—not because it’

Are Personalized Audio Stories an Effective Tool for Gifted Children?

When Your Gifted Child Struggles with Boredom, Anxiety, or Overwhelm If you're raising a gifted child—what specialists often refer to as HPI (High Intellectual Potential)—you already know how complex their inner world can be. One moment they astonish you with insights beyond their years, and the

My Gifted Child is Too Hard on Themselves: How to Help Them Find Peace

Understanding the weight of high expectations in gifted children You're not imagining it. Your gifted child, bright, creative, and full of curiosity, is also startlingly demanding—on themselves. They crumble when not perfect, berate themselves over small mistakes, and often hear praise like a challenge to prove themselves

Does Giftedness Disappear as Children Grow Up?

Understanding the Ebb and Flow of Giftedness “He used to be so sharp—always curious, always ahead. But now, it’s like the spark is fading.” If you’ve ever found yourself thinking this about your child, you are not alone. Many parents of children identified as High Potential Intellectual

How to Preserve the Emotional Balance of a Gifted Child (HPI)

When a Brilliant Mind Carries a Heavy Heart "He's so smart, what could he possibly struggle with?" If you're the parent of a gifted (Haut Potentiel Intellectuel - HPI) child, you've likely heard that more times than you can count. But at

Why Some Gifted Children Don’t Like to Read (Even If They’re Brilliant)

Reading Reluctance in Gifted Kids: A Confusing Paradox If you’re the parent of a gifted child—what we often call HPI (high potential or intellectually gifted)—you might have expected them to devour books from an early age. After all, isn’t giftedness often associated with early reading, a

Are All Gifted Kids Naturally Good at Math?

Understanding the Myth: Giftedness and Math Talent If you're the parent of a gifted child—often referred to as HPI (High Intellectual Potential) in French—you've likely heard the assumption: "Gifted kids are great at math." Teachers might expect it. Other parents might say

At What Age Can You Detect a Gifted Child (HPI)?

Recognizing the Signs Before They Blend In You're watching your child reassemble a complex LEGO set without instructions, or perhaps they’ve asked you—at age seven—whether the universe is infinite. And while you're certainly amazed, a part of you is also perplexed. Could my

How to Tell the Difference Between Giftedness and Attention Deficits

When brilliance and restlessness coexist You’ve noticed something about your child that you can't quite put your finger on. Maybe they amaze you with complex thoughts and wild creativity, and yet struggle to sit through a 10-minute spelling exercise. Maybe their teacher says they’re "easily

How to Help a Gifted Child Sleep Better: Practical Advice for Exhausted Parents

Why Sleep Can Be So Difficult for Gifted Kids If you're parenting a gifted child—especially one identified as high potential (HPI)—you may already know the nighttime battle all too well. Just as your child’s mind starts to wind down, a hundred new questions begin to

Mistakes to Avoid When Parenting a Gifted Child

Understanding What "Gifted" Really Means If you're raising a child with high intellectual potential, chances are you’ve heard phrases like "He’s so smart, he’ll figure it out," or "She doesn't need help—she’s gifted." Sound familiar?

Should You Tell Your Child’s Teacher About Their Giftedness?

When your bright child doesn't fit the mold If you’re raising a child with high intellectual potential, chances are you’ve felt that uneasy knot in your stomach at parent-teacher meetings. Maybe your child spends their days bored in class, struggles with anxiety no one sees, or

My Child Is Gifted and Highly Sensitive: How to Support Them Every Day

Understanding What It Means to Be Both Gifted and Highly Sensitive "My child understands concepts way beyond their age—but cries over a classmate not sharing a pencil." If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many parents are surprised to learn that being intellectually gifted (or

Can Playful Learning Help Your Gifted Child Thrive?

When Giftedness and Homework Don’t Mix When your child was first identified as having high potential (HPI), you probably imagined a smoother school experience—easier lessons, quick mastery of new concepts, fewer struggles with homework. But the reality many parents of gifted children face is quite different: tears over

How to Create a Stimulating Home Environment for Your Gifted Child (HPI)

Understanding the Needs of a Gifted Child at Home When you have a gifted (HPI) child at home, every day can feel like you’re trying to keep up with a whirlwind of curiosity, emotion, and energy. Your child may ask deeply philosophical questions at the dinner table, want to

How Audio Learning Boosts Retention and Reduces Stress for Gifted Children

Understanding the Unique Needs of HPI Children Parenting a child with High Intellectual Potential (HPI) often feels like trying to keep up with a whirlwind of questions, emotions, and unexpected challenges. These children tend to process information rapidly, but their learning styles can be unconventional. If you're reading

Best Tools to Help a Gifted Child Focus and Stay Engaged

Understanding the Focus Struggles of Gifted Children If you're the parent of a child identified as HPI—what we often call a gifted child—you may have noticed something confusing. Your child, despite their intellectual brightness, might struggle to stay focused on homework, drift off during lessons, or

How Giftedness Impacts a Child’s Social Life—and What You Can Do to Help

Why Being Gifted Can Feel Like Being Out of Sync If your child is identified as HPI—"haut potentiel intellectuel" or gifted—you’ve probably noticed that the academic part of school isn’t always their biggest challenge. In fact, it’s often the social piece that causes

Should You Get a Psychological Assessment for Your Gifted Child?

When talent comes with turbulence Many parents first start to wonder about their child’s potential when the school year becomes more difficult than expected—despite obvious signs of intelligence. Maybe your 8-year-old reads three grade levels ahead but melts down every morning before school. Maybe your 10-year-old aces math

Why Your Gifted Child Might Seem Rude (Even When They're Not)

When High Intelligence Masks as Attitude You’re not imagining it. Your incredibly bright eight-year-old gives you looks that could cut glass, questions your logic like a seasoned lawyer, and sometimes talks to you—or their teacher—as if they’re the one in charge. You find yourself thinking: “Why

How to Support Your Gifted Child Through Intense Emotions

Understanding Intensity: When Giftedness Feels Like Too Much If you're raising a gifted or highly intelligent child—often described as HPI (Haut Potentiel Intellectuel) in French terminology—you’ve likely seen how their brilliance is only one side of the story. The other side, the one we rarely

My Gifted Child Refuses to Go to School: How to Help Without Breaking Their Spirit

When Your Brilliant Child Dreads the Classroom You’ve always known there was something unique about your child. Maybe they started speaking early, showing curiosity beyond their years, or asking existential questions before their eighth birthday. Then came the formal diagnosis: HPI — high potential intellectual. A gifted child. It felt

How to Talk to Your 9-Year-Old About Being Gifted Without Confusing or Overwhelming Them

Why This Conversation Matters More Than You Think You’ve just been told your child is gifted. Maybe it was through a school evaluation, maybe from a psychologist, or maybe it’s simply a deep-down feeling confirmed after months—or years—of observation. Now comes the part that can feel

Can You Spot a Gifted Child Without an Official Test?

When Your Child Doesn't Fit the Mold You're watching your child wrestle with multiplication tables again, but it’s not because they don’t understand – it’s because they’re bored. They finish the lesson early, ask strange and deep questions on the ride home, and

What to Do When the School Doesn’t Recognize Your Gifted Child’s Potential

When Your Child's Bright Light Goes Unnoticed Imagine this: your child comes home exhausted, their once curious eyes dimmed after another day of being misunderstood. They're finishing assignments too quickly, getting bored in class, or worse—being labeled as disruptive or distracted. You know in your