Join us for a roundtable for parents of gifted children on the first Tuesday of most months this school year. The discussions will loosely follow the book: A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children by Webb, et.al.
October 2, 2018: What is Giftedness?
November 6, 2018: Encouraging Your Child to Maintain Motivation and Enthusiasm
December 4, 2018: Discipline and Teaching Self-Management
February 5, 2019: Intensity, Perfectionism, Stress and Idealism
March 5, 2019: Social Dynamics and the Gifted
April 2, 2019: Family Values and Traditions and the Complexities of Parenting
Intensity, Perfectionism, Stress and Idealism
May 7, 2019: Finding a School That Works, Advocating For Your Child and helping your Child find her Passion
First Tuesdays is facilitated by Kathy Nilles and Newenka DuMont. Kathy is the mother of a gifted son, has a masters in gifted education and is the manager of Parent Services for the National Association for Gifted Children. Newenka is the parent of two gifted daughters, the president of the Chicago Gifted Community Center, on the board of the Illinois Association for Gifted Children and a master SENG Parent Group facilitator.
The member fee for First Tuesdays is $3 per session, but by registering here you participate in all 7 sessions for $10. This is a deal only available to CGCC members. Membership is $25 annually, won't you consider joining CGCC and supporting our mission to facilitate educational and emotional support for gifted children and their families?