Most parents love to find out that they have a gifted child. It's exciting to know that your child has something special about him or her. While a gifted child is a wonderful blessing, there is also a responsibility at the same time. There are things that you will have to do to nurture your gifted child.
Be prepared for a number of endless questions. These questions aren't meant to be disrespectful or to annoy you. The intent of the questions is because the child is just naturally curious. If you get agitated at the questions, your child will feel discouraged to learn. Be open about it even if tired to try to answer what your child is asking. Find out what your child enjoys. Get materials and activities for these interests. These will help your child get into the things that he or she is enjoying learning.
Gifted children talk, talk and talk and especially ask never ending questions. So go ahead and answer all of your child's questions or clarifications, then equip him with tons and tons of outside experiences and worthwhile activities as you can. Before school age, a gifted kid is less interested in particular information and facts than they are simply learning and knowing about the world and trying to figure out how it all works.
Introduce and familiarize him to books by reading to them daily, and listening to them. If you are very impressed with your child's performance and you want to help or assist him reach their fullest potential, just offer a loving, caring and balanced environment, inspiration, encouragement and more opportunities in learning.
Provide a very young child as much freedom of movement and enjoyment as is safely possible. And most importantly, support and always be there for your child. A gifted child, maybe more than several other kids, needs attention, motivation and reassurance that they are very much accepted and loved just the way they really are-not just for being gifted, but for being themselves.
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