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The Power of Play in the Learning Journey of a Gifted Child

When Learning Feels Like a Battle If you're parenting a gifted child—sometimes labeled HPI (high intellectual potential)—you've likely witnessed the mental tug-of-war that can unfold around homework, school expectations, and...well, life. Your child may grasp abstract concepts in moments but melt down over

How to Prevent School Demotivation in Gifted Children (HPI)

When Bright Minds Lose Interest in School You've seen the spark in your child’s eyes when they’re engrossed in building a Lego castle or obsessively reading about planets or dinosaurs. But as soon as they sit down to do their science homework—or worse, rote multiplication—

What Kind of School Is Best for Gifted Children (HPI)?

Is your child's school the right fit? When Claire first noticed that her 8-year-old son, Léo, would come home from school frustrated and exhausted, she thought it might be the usual growing pains of primary school. But as months passed, his frustration morphed into anger, boredom, and more

Why Gifted Children Prefer to Learn Alone (And How to Support Them)

When "I Want to Do It Myself" Becomes a Way of Life If you're parenting a gifted child (HPI – Haut Potentiel Intellectuel) between the ages of 6 and 12, you've probably heard this more than once: "I don't need help."

What Are the Benefits of Audiobooks for Gifted (HPI) Children?

Why listening matters more than you think If you're parenting a high-potential child—often referred to as HPI in French (Haut Potentiel Intellectuel)—you're likely already used to your child asking big questions at bedtime or getting lost in intricate daydreams while brushing their teeth. These

How to Organize Homework With a Gifted Child (HPI) Without the Power Struggles

Why Homework Can Be Surprisingly Hard for a Gifted Child You’d think having a gifted child — sometimes labeled as HPI (high potential intelligence) — would make schoolwork a breeze. But if you're reading this, you're likely living a different reality. Maybe your child raises deep, thoughtful

Can a Gifted Child Struggle at School? Understanding HPI and Learning Challenges

When Bright Minds Don’t Fit the Mold “He’s so smart, how can he be failing math?” “She read chapter books at five, but now refuses to write a paragraph.” If you’re the parent of a child identified as HPI (high intellectual potential), this might sound painfully familiar.

Understanding the Emotional Needs of Gifted Children Aged 6–12

Living with Intensity: The Emotional World of a Gifted Child When you’re raising a gifted child, or an enfant HPI (high intellectual potential), between the ages of 6 and 12, you quickly learn that intelligence is only part of the story. Perhaps your child asks profound questions about the

How to Help a Gifted Child (HPI) Find Their Place in a Group

Understanding the Loneliness Behind High Potential When your child is gifted—what we call HPI (high intellectual potential)—you probably imagined school would be a breeze. They learn quickly, ask deep questions, and seem older than their years. But here you are, watching them walk alone at recess again, wondering

Best Educational Apps to Support Gifted (HPI) Children

When "gifted" doesn’t mean “easy” Many parents imagine that having a highly gifted child (HPI, or “haut potentiel intellectuel”) means a smooth road through school. But if you’re reading this, you probably know that it’s more complicated than that. These kids can be deeply curious,

Gifted Children with Attention Difficulties: How to Understand and Support Them

When brilliance comes with a whirlwind mind If you’re here, you probably know what it’s like to live with a child who dazzles you with their curiosity one moment, then melts down over a math worksheet the next. A child who reads encyclopedia entries for fun but forgets

How to Nurture Self-Esteem in a Gifted (HPI) Child

Why High Potential Doesn't Always Mean Confidence When your child is identified as HPI (high intellectual potential), you may feel both pride and relief—finally, an explanation for all those big questions, that intense sensitivity, and the curiosity that just doesn’t stop. But many parents of gifted

What Sport Is Best for a Gifted (HPI) Child?

Why Sports Can Be a Lifeline for Gifted Children If you're parenting a child who's been identified as HPI (high intellectual potential), you likely know how intense, curious, and emotionally rich their world can be. These kids often crave stimulation, seek deep meaning in everyday experiences,

Best Books for a 10-Year-Old Gifted Child (HPI): Feed Their Fire Without Burning Them Out

When Brilliance Feels Like a Burden "He used to love reading. Now he says books are boring. What happened?" Sarah, a tired mother of a 10-year-old HPI (high potential intellectual) child, asks me over coffee. Her son, Eliott, used to devour books faster than she could check them

When a Gifted Child Starts Failing at School: What Parents Can Do

When talent doesn't translate into success Imagine hearing from your child’s teacher that they're falling behind in class. You feel shocked. Confused. Maybe even defensive. Because this isn’t just any child—they’re gifted. Identified as HPI (high intellectual potential). They taught themselves to

How to Foster Independence in Gifted (HPI) Children at School and at Home

Parenting the Exceptionally Bright—Without Losing Yourself If you’re raising a child with High Intellectual Potential (HPI), you’ve likely felt the tug-of-war between admiration and overwhelm. Your child may ask questions that rival a philosophy major’s and read books years ahead of their age—but still struggle

Can Gifted Children Learn Differently? How to Support Your HPI Child Without Burning Out

When Your Brilliant Child Doesn’t Fit the Mold It often begins with a teacher's observation: "Your child finishes everything too fast," or "She asks surprisingly complex questions." Or maybe it's at home — those endless "why" inquiries at dinner, the

Gifted or HPI? Understanding the Real Difference—and Why It Matters for Your Child

What Do We Really Mean By "Gifted" or "HPI"? As a parent, when someone describes your child as "gifted" or refers to them as "HPI" (high intellectual potential), the labels may feel validating, confusing, or even overwhelming. You’re likely wondering what

Should Your Gifted Child Skip a Grade? What Parents of HPI Kids Need to Know

When Your Child Feels Out of Sync at School Your 8-year-old is breezing through math meant for 11-year-olds. They’re reading books you read in high school. Yet every morning, you see that spark in their eyes fade as they head into a classroom where they’re simply not challenged.

How to Help Your Gifted Child (HPI) Better Manage Their Emotions

When Big Emotions Come in Small, Brilliant Packages Your child sees the world differently. They ask questions you’re not ready to answer, feel everything more deeply, and seem 10 steps ahead in some ways—but unable to tie their shoes in others. Raising a gifted (HPI) child isn’t

How to Feed Your Gifted Child's Curiosity Without Overwhelming Them

Is Your Gifted Child Always Asking “Why”? You’re Not Alone “He just doesn’t stop. From the moment he wakes up, it’s questions, discoveries, new interests. But then he’s exhausted—or I am.” If you’ve said something like this, you’re likely parenting a child with

Educational Games That Truly Engage Gifted Children Aged 6 to 12

Understanding a Gifted Child’s Unique Relationship with Play When your child has high intellectual potential (HPI), play can be about far more than entertainment—it can be a powerful way for them to explore complex ideas, develop emotional agility, and feel seen for who they truly are. And yet,

What Kind of Academic Support Does My Gifted Child Really Need?

When brilliance becomes its own challenge You see your child grasp complex ideas in moments—and then struggle to sit through a classroom lesson that moves at half their pace. You're relieved by their curiosity, fueled by their offbeat questions and endless imagination, but you're also

Understanding the Unique Needs of Gifted Children Aged 6 to 12

A world that doesn’t always fit If you’re parenting a child with high intellectual potential (HPI), you’ve likely felt the tension between admiration and confusion. You marvel at your child’s expansive vocabulary, deep curiosity, and sometimes astonishing insights — but you also see the meltdowns, the anxiety,

What Behaviors Can a Gifted (HPI) Child Show at School?

When Bright Minds Don’t Blend In Imagine this: your 9-year-old comes home again from school, sullen and restless. His teacher sent another note—"difficulty staying focused," "talks during lessons," "doesn't follow instructions." But as his parent, you know this is not