Sharing space with a 2e kid can be messy. How do we know when they are ready to learn to clean up after themselves, participate in household tasks and chores, understand financial responsibility and take care of their personal needs such as good hygiene, healthy eating, and a good sleep routine? And how does this [...]

Why is it that our kids can be obsessed about a particular project or topic, but at other times lack focus or have no interest in other tasks or responsibilities? Twice exceptional children are often highly resistant to engaging in work that isn’t meaningful to them. In this session, we will discuss the difference between [...]

What do you do when your 2e kiddo is struggling in school? During this session, we will talk about your child's experience at school, what's working and what's not, and examine how, as a parent or guardian, you may contribute to the situation. Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels? How do you [...]

Many twice exceptional kids are particularly intense. They tend to be hypersensitive and can experience sensory input and emotions more intensely than others. They can be relatively immature in social interactions and with managing emotions. This combination can lead to meltdowns and explosions. This month, we will discuss how our kids demonstrate their intensities and [...]

Sometimes when we speak with our kids, they can react in unexpected ways. A seemingly innocent remark can spark a meltdown or tantrum. Often 2e kids can miss or misinterpret non-verbal cues, take us too literally, can be hypersensitive to the most benign comment or criticism and may not process interactions accurately. In this session, [...]

In this session, we will discuss why 2e kids can be so rigid and how we as parents can decide which battles are worth fighting and when it is best to give in. We will address such issues as: establishing family values; rules and limit setting; when and why we say no to our kids; [...]

Why is it that our kids can be obsessed about a particular project or topic, but at other times lack focus or have no interest in other tasks or responsibilities? Twice exceptional children are often highly resistant to engaging in work that isn’t meaningful to them. In this session, we will discuss the difference between [...]