Stacia Garland
Stacia Nicole Garland is the author of a young adult novel, Shattered Colors and she is a national award-winning teacher who worked with gifted children for 16 years.
You may visit her website Exquisite Minds: Gifted and Creative Children http://www.exquisite-minds.com Stacia has her Gifted Certification and her Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Kansas. She keeps in touch with many past students who are now at universities around the country. Since her own son is busy studying (hopefully) at Tufts University in Boston, she welcomes opportunities in helping other people's children reach their full potential.
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You may visit her website Exquisite Minds: Gifted and Creative Children http://www.exquisite-minds.com Stacia has her Gifted Certification and her Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Kansas. She keeps in touch with many past students who are now at universities around the country. Since her own son is busy studying (hopefully) at Tufts University in Boston, she welcomes opportunities in helping other people's children reach their full potential.
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Effects of Divorce on Children: Change Equals StressMost of the physical and emotional symptoms experienced by children of divorce are related to the uncertainty of how divorce will change their life. The more the child's life stays the same, the less stress. Here are the five most important areas... -
Bloom's Taxonomy: Critical Thinking Skills for KidsThanks to Bloom's Taxonomy, parents can help develop and strengthen their child's critical thinking abilities at home. Unfortunately, parents are more likely to ask children questions at the Remembering level which is the lowest level of thinking. -
Choosing Colleges ClassesNo one knows more than a teenager, just ask them and they'll tell you. While parenting an independent teenager is the goal, what happens when the child-who-knows-everything wants to start college by choosing their own classes? The pros and cons... -
Understanding Your Child's Test ScoresProblems occur when testing is misused and schools teach the content of the test to produce high scores that do not reflect accurately the child's mastery of the material. For example, text books in schools are designed with the test questions in mind. -
Are Chinese Mothers Better?After a school event, in which students were showing their work, one of my Asian parents pointed out how so many of the parents were gushing over their child's project, even if the work wasn't remotely well done. -
Schools to Blame for Falling Creativity ScoresAs a gifted educator, who traveled between schools, I found teachers wanted to be more creative in their teaching. Some were fortunate to have a principal who encouraged them to be creative and try something new. However this is not always the case.
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Talking to TeenagersThe quiet, moody teenager is a concern for any parent. Trying to teenagers to talk can be a crazy-maker. From my years of working with adolescents I have found there are two main reasons teens won't share with their parents... -
Helping Your Child to CommunicateSome parents make the mistake of interrupting and talking over their child or filling in the gaps of a lagging conversation as the child struggles to find the words they want to say. It is important to give your child... -
The Three Biggest Mistakes Made in Disciplining ChildrenTeachers and parents have admitted the main reason they are not consistent in managing child behavior is because they are afraid "the child won't like them". This makes it more about the adult than the child. -
When You Want to Learn Something New: Turn to TEDThere are times when I fear my brain may be turning to mush. At these times of brain deterioration, I realize it's time to learn something new -- and fast. -
Child Computer Prodigy--Marko CasalanMost people have heard of Bill Gates and Microsoft but have you heard of Marko Casalan? At the young age of nine, Marko,has earned the title of the world's youngest computer programmer certified by Microsoft.
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How to Request a Different Teacher for Your ChildChildren know who the best teachers are, just ask them. Kids across the nation have their fingers crossed hoping they get their first pick for teacher. So, what do you do when your child gets the teacher no one wants? -
How to Cultivate Creativity in ChildrenMost parents would be proud if their child was the one who discovered the cure for cancer. In all likelihood the cure will come from a gifted individual who is also a creative thinker, someone who has the ability to look at old information in a new way. -
How to Test for Creativity in ChildrenMany people will be surprised to know you can actually test for creativity. As a teacher of 16 years I worked with and tested many students, some were creative and gifted, some were creative but not gifted. -
Gifted Testing for ChildrenLevel of intelligence can be used to determine who qualifies for the label of gifted and in the case of children, who qualifies for needed services. -
How Involved Should Parents Be When Their Child Goes Off to College?Having a child leave for college is bittersweet for many parents. Parents look forward to seeing their child grow into a responsible, secure adult. Yet, parents hope to be included and needed during their child's first year of college. -
Gifted Testing: Should You Tell Your Child Their IQ Score?Even if a student is instructed not to share their IQ results with others, they often will share anyway. Doing so may inadvertently set the child up for...
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Challenging the Gifted Child at Home: Psychology as a LessonTypically, children are not familiar with the concepts of psychology, but because they are egocentric, they absolutely love learning about themselves.
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Bright and Gifted Children: How to Tell, What to DoMany parents would like to believe they are raising a budding Einstein but wonder if their child is bright rather than gifted. Such analysis makes sense as only about 2% of the population is gifted. Identifying the gifted child is important as they...
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Guest Presenters in the Classroom: It Could Be YouActing as a guest presenter in your local school is a great way to add a fresh face, new information and an enriching experience for students.
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How Much Should Your Child Study Over the Summer?Summertime is thought to be vacation time for kids. While it is a good thing for kids to have some downtime it is also a perfect opportunity to help your child catch up in academic areas where they may be weak.
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Activities for Kids: Creative PlayA little creativity can go a long way in helping kids realize that great fun is at their fingertips and can be had outside of a video game or television.
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How to Play Games with ChildrenChildren love the one on one attention from an adult and they thrive on attempting to beat an opponent whom they see as having the upper hand. But should you let your child win?
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How to Keep from Blowing Your Budget on Pricey Skin CareI have gone so far as to only use a pricey skin care product on half my face, or only one eye lid, or the back of one hand, just to see if in six weeks there is any noticeable difference.
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School District Cutbacks: Are You Being Manipulated?When school districts cut budgets the first thing they do is announce teachers will be laid off. It appears school districts do this to manipulate the attitudes of citizens to make them more receptive to the next tax increase.
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Challenging Your Gifted Child at HomeAs a teacher of gifted students parents have often asked me what they can do to challenge their gifted child at home. Before the parent looks for outside activities, they may want to look at their own special abilities.
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Classrooms Are About to Get More Crowded--Does Size Really Matter?Overcrowding classrooms can cause otherwise successful students to under perform and marginal students to fail completely, despite any extra efforts of the classroom teacher.
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Florida Prepares to Leave Gifted Children BehindNo child left behind? Try telling that to the gifted children in the state of Florida as the Department of Education prepares to leave its gifted students not just behind but abandoned.
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Solving Parent-Teacher Communication ProblemsThere may be a time as a parent or as a teacher, where regardless of the other person's behavior; you have to take the high-road for the sake of the child. It is not always about winning, but rather doing the right thing.
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Why You Should Watch American Idol with Your Eyes ClosedThere are some American Idol contestants, no matter how adorable they are, you are not going to want them on your IPod. That is why I took one for the team and listened to every performance of the top 11 with my eyes closed.
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Deerfield Beach Girl Kicked to Near DeathPeople in the media keep stating, "Wayne Treacy snapped". It seems they are implying if Josie Ratley had not sent him the text, referring to his brother's suicide, this never would have happened.
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Should Teachers Lose Their Jobs Based on Student Performance?As No Child Left Behind gets a makeover, it is under consideration to hold teachers accountable for their students' low performance. One city has already taken a bold stance by saying they will fire teachers whose students do not perform up to standards.
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Teaching Gifted Children Through Independent StudiesIndependent studies or self-directed learning can be an excellent strategy for challenging gifted children, as long as teachers do not rely too heavily on this teaching method. However, how much independence is too much?
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The Issue: Sexual Harassment in the Elementary SchoolIt is distressing to find out your child is being sexually harassed by another student, it can also be equally upsetting to find out your child is the perpetrator in a sexual harassment incident.
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Genetic Testing- Should You or Shouldn't You?The cost of having one's DNA tested has fallen dramatically in the last couple of years. Now for about the price of a new smart phone you can participate in the scientific wonder of genetic testing. However, can you handle the truth?
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Bored in School: How to Help Your Gifted ChildWhat does it mean when your gifted child tells you they are bored in school? To some parents it may mean their child's teacher is not doing their job.
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The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon: An Analytical ProfileWhy Sheldon is our favorite character on The Big Bang Theory.
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Why Some People Don't like Gifted ChildrenNo one likes someone who makes them feel bad about themselves. It can be a little annoying if you are 35 and still trying to decide what you want to be when you grow-up and an eight-year-old is plotting his early entry to an ivy league school.
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President Obama Proposes Eliminating the Only Federal Program for Gifted EducationPresident's Obama's 2011 budget will consolidate the Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program with other programs which do not address gifted education. This is the only federal program for this nation's brightest students.
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American Idol Review of Episode 7American Idol Episode 7 had few surprises. While the judges did not deprive anyone of a golden ticket who deserved one, they sent through some questionable choices. Victoria Beckham returned as a guest judge and was forgettable in her contributions.
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The United Kingdom Dismantles Its Gifted ProgramThe United Kingdom is dismantling their gifted program so they can spend more money on their disadvantaged students. Apparently, Robin Hood is alive and well.