Blogs On Gifted Kids That You Will Love

photo courtesy of Justin Luebke, Unsplash, CC
photo courtesy of Justin Luebke, Unsplash, CC

Below are links to some of my favorite blogs. I have to admit, my dear readers, that I have a not-so-hidden agenda. All of these fabulous bloggers have reviewed my book. You get a two for one deal: Recommendations for great blogs on giftedness plus sensitive thoughtful reviews of my book.

Thus, if you’re still wondering if my book is worth the price, you can see what these fine humans have to say. Then you might want to sign on and follow these bloggers. After that, you can bike to your neighborhood bookstore or to Amazon and buy copies for yourself, your teens, your therapist, your favorite teachers and your eccentric Aunt Maxine.

Here we go:

Pamela Price writes a fascinating blog that covers multiple topics including raising gifted children, education, bullying, self-care, food security and elder care. She’s written a book on homeschooling  and another on bullying. Here’s her review, plus an interview with me.

Gail Post is a psychologist in PA, USA. Her writing is very clear and concise. She has both professional and parenting experience and writes about underachievement, perfectionism, schooling, advocacy, social isolation and so much more. Here is her interview with me.

Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley is a mother of three young rainforest minds. You’ll notice her resourcefulness as you scroll through her site and wonder how she manages to homeschool, share her insight and find so many incredible resources to recommend to other parents. You’ll also find her at the Huff Post. Her review is here.

Lucinda Leo is based in the UK. She’s been a lawyer, a cognitive hypnotherapist and is now a dedicated mum of two energetic gifted kids. She writes  a lot about intensities, sensitivity and overexcitabilities. Here is her lovely, personal, detailed review!

Jade Rivera is an innovative educator and compassionate soul who wrote a very practical book about starting a micro school. She blogs for parents of 2e kids and educators. Her review is here.

Numinds Enrichment is a blog for parents and educators written by two enthusiastic, creative educators and a sensitive big-hearted parent. Numinds is a “revolutionary educational enrichment company” based in Dallas, Texas. Emily, the big-hearted parent, wrote this review.

Celi Trepanier is the mother of three gifted boys and writes the popular parenting blog Crushing Tall Poppies. Her excellent book, Educating Your Gifted Child, is published by GHF Press. Her review is here.

Jennifer Harvey Sallin runs the innovative website and FB group, Intergifted, an international home for gifted adults (ok, not kids, but it needed to be here anyway). The website contains well-written articles, courses and opportunities for coaching. Read her comprehensive review here.

Ann Grahl runs the important website Supporting Gifted Learners. Her sensitivity and knowledge is clear in her posts. Here is her review.

Lisa Conrad provides loads of resources and information for parents of gifted kids.. Her weekly Twitter events on gifted topics include lists of related articles, blogs and books. She has a list of professionals here. (therapists worldwide who understand giftedness) You can find her review on Amazon along with several others.

There are even more wonderful blogs on giftedness but I didn’t want to overwhelm you. Look for them on the two excellent websites that have been serving gifted families for years: giftedhomeschoolers.org and hoagiesgifted.org.

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To my bloggEEs: Do you have other resources you’d recommend that have helped you understand your rainforest mind? Thank you, as always, for reading and sharing.


Author: Paula Prober

I’m a psychotherapist and consultant in private practice based in Eugene, Oregon. I specialize in international consulting with gifted adults and parents of gifted children. I’ve been a teacher and an adjunct instructor at the University of Oregon and a frequent guest presenter at Oregon State University and Pacific University. I’ve written articles on giftedness for the Eugene Register-Guard, the Psychotherapy Networker, Advanced Development Journal and online for psychotherapy dot net, Rebelle Society, Thrive, Introvert Dear, and Highly Sensitive Refuge. My first book, Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Adults and Youth, is a collection of case studies of gifted clients along with many strategies and resources for gifted adults and teens. My second book, Journey Into Your Rainforest Mind: A Field Guide for Gifted Adults and Teens, Book Lovers, Overthinkers, Geeks, Sensitives, Brainiacs, Intuitives, Procrastinators, and Perfectionists is a collection of my most popular blog posts along with writing exercises for self-exploration and insight.

14 responses to “Blogs On Gifted Kids That You Will Love”

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  1. Resources for on Giftedness | Asynchronous Scholars' Fund

    […] A number of bloggers offer annual lists of their favorite posts on giftedness and twice exceptionality. In 2016, Gifted Challenges supplied one such list. Gail Post, Ph.D., assembles a list of her top blog choices for each year, currently covering 2016-2018. Your Rainforest Mind also gives a list of blogs examining giftedness and twice exceptionality here. […]


  2. KATE MATKO Avatar
    KATE MATKO

    H! I’m a gifted coordinator and teacher in PA and working on creating a blog on educational topics including leadership, school safety, classroom management, and gifted education. You can find it at http://www.theleadinglearner.org. Thanks!


  3. Resources for on Giftedness | Asynchronous Scholars' Fund

    […] A number of bloggers offer annual lists of their favorite posts on giftedness and twice exceptionality. In 2016, Gifted Challenges supplied one such list. Gail Post, Ph.D., assembles a list of her top blog choices for each year, currently covering 2016-2018.  (Our thanks to another excellent resource, the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum, for alerting us to the list.) Your Rainforest Mind also gives a list of blogs examining giftedness and twice exceptionality here. […]


  4. Alix Penrose Avatar
    Alix Penrose

    Extremely disappointing that the only adult forum requires $25 to join a secret invite-only Facebook group or $52 for the peer forum on InterGifted. If my life wasn’t constantly falling apart, and now more than ever on the brink of financial, professional, and personal ruin perhaps I could start to consider spending money in such a ridiculous way. I wanted to post to let others know what I had such dashed hopes for.


    1. Paula Prober Avatar
      Paula Prober

      I’m so sorry that you were so disappointed, Alix. There are FB groups for parents of gifted kids that are free, if you’re a parent. Also, there’s a FB group called Gifted Adults and also some that highlight sensitivity. So keep looking!


  5. Celi Trépanier Avatar
    Celi Trépanier

    I loved your book and I love all of these blogs and bloggers! There is more gifted goodness here than I have positive adjectives for! Thank you, Paula!


    1. Paula Prober Avatar
      Paula Prober

      Thanks, Celi. It was so much fun pulling all of these blogs/bloggers together. Such sweetness and knowledge. I know I left some good ones out, too, but I had to stop somewhere!


  6. Jade Rivera Avatar
    Jade Rivera

    Thank you Paula! You’re too good to me. <3


  7. FredB Avatar
    FredB

    How did you know about my eccentric Aunt Maxine?


    1. Paula Prober Avatar
      Paula Prober

      Fred. Come on. I’m in your head. Remember?


  8. My Little Poppies Avatar
    My Little Poppies

    What a group to be included in. Thank you so much for the shout-out! I’ll be sharing.


    1. Paula Prober Avatar
      Paula Prober

      And, thanks for sharing, Caitie!


  9. Lucinda Leo Avatar
    Lucinda Leo

    Paula, what a privilege to see my name included in a list of so many of my blogging heroes! Thank you for your sweet words. It was an absolute pleasure to review your book; it allowed me to immerse myself in it and internalise your gentle wisdom on a whole other level.

    On a separate note, I was delighted to see you pop up in my podcast feed this week – lovely interview with Aurora Holtzman!


    1. Paula Prober Avatar
      Paula Prober

      Of course, I would include you, Lucinda! Your blog is so clear, sensitive and helpful. I’m glad you liked the podcast. I’ll probably post it here at some point. Thank you!

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