Gifted Teens

Here are the results of a study sent in by a reader. It is about the attitudes of gifted students and it is insightful and educational.

Jan 8, 2002 - Heather Ringrose

A study was recently conducted on the attitudes or students who are gifted. A reader sent in this article. This week describes the study and next week the results will be displayed.

Jan 1, 2002 - Heather Ringrose

Here are the results of a study sent in by a reader. It is about the attitudes of gifted students and it is insightful and educational.

Jan 1, 2002 - Heather Ringrose

The third and final part of my list of one-hundred things to do before I die. It is meant to encourage others to create their own list. Such lists provide purpose and motivation in our lives.

Dec 25, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

The second part of the list of 100 things to do before I die. I hope that you can learn from this list. The goal of it is to inspire you to create your own.

Dec 18, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A look at the difference between highschool and college (university) exams. Some tips and information on exam success in highschool and university...

Dec 4, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Gifted and talented teens tend to ask why? They are a very curious lot. Many have been asking about the ladybug invasion in Ontario and this article attempts to answer related questions.

Nov 27, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

University or college is the place where gifted and talented students are meant to be. The greatness of these institutions cannot be fully described here, they must be experienced by the individual for the full effect.

Nov 20, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

November is the ideal month for Remembrance Day. It is so important that everyone where the poppy. We must show that we appreciate our freedom and that it will never be lost.

Nov 13, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

In the past, youth of our age have gone to war and fought for our countries. Our generation will be the one to fight for world peace. Our generation will be the one to eliminate injustice from the globe. Isn’t it rather ironic?

Nov 6, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

I recently received this e-mail with no author specified. It is an extremely good essay that readers will enjoy reading. There are several parts to it so I have divided it up. This is the final part.,I recently received this e-mail with no author specified. It is an extremely good essay that readers will enjoy reading. There are several parts to it so I have divided it up. This is the final part.

Oct 30, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

I recently received this e-mail with no author specified. It is an extremely good essay that readers will enjoy reading. There are several parts to it so I have divided it up.,I recently received this e-mail with no author specified. It is an extremely good essay that readers will enjoy reading. There are several parts to it so I have divided it up.

Oct 23, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Here is an extremely good essay that readers will enjoy reading. There are several parts to it so I have divided it up. It touches on many philosophical points and other key points.,Here is an extremely good essay that readers will enjoy reading. There are several parts to it so I have divided it up. It touches on many philosophical points and other key points.

Oct 16, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

I recently received this e-mail with no author specified. It is an extremely good essay that readers will enjoy reading. There are several parts to it so I have divided it up.

Oct 9, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Summary This is a five part series designed to help other teens who are considering working at a summer camp. It outlines my experiences and gives a little bit of advice for those who are interested. Summer camp work can be very rewarding and leaving home to work up north seems to be a desire of many Canadian teens these days. Stay tuned for weekly articles for the next five weeks.

Oct 2, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Summary This is a five part series designed to help other teens who are considering working at a summer camp. It outlines my experiences and gives a little bit of advice for those who are interested. Summer camp work can be very rewarding and leaving home to work up north seems to be a desire of many Canadian teens these days. Stay tuned for weekly articles for the next five weeks.

Sep 25, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Summary This is a five part series designed to help other teens who are considering working at a summer camp. It outlines my experiences and gives a little bit of advice for those who are interested. Summer camp work can be very rewarding and leaving home to work up north seems to be a desire of many Canadian teens these days. Stay tuned for weekly articles for the next five weeks.,Summary This is a five part series designed to help other teens who are considering working at a summer camp. It outlines my experiences and gives a little bit of advice for those who are interested. Summer camp work can be very rewarding and leaving home to work up north seems to be a desire of many Canadian teens these days. Stay tuned for weekly articles for the next five weeks.

Sep 18, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Summary This is a five part series designed to help other teens who are considering working at a summer camp. It outlines my experiences and gives a little bit of advice for those who are interested. Summer camp work can be very rewarding and leaving home to work up north seems to be a desire of many Canadian teens these days. Stay tuned for weekly articles for the next five weeks.,Summary This is a five part series designed to help other teens who are considering working at a summer camp. It outlines my experiences and gives a little bit of advice for those who are interested. Summer camp work can be very rewarding and leaving home to work up north seems to be a desire of many Canadian teens these days. Stay tuned for weekly articles for the next five weeks.

Sep 11, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Summary This is a five part series designed to help other teens who are considering working at a summer camp. It outlines my experiences and gives a little bit of advice for those who are interested. Summer camp work can be very rewarding and leaving home to work up north seems to be a desire of many Canadian teens these days. Stay tuned for weekly articles for the next five weeks.

Sep 4, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A pullout poster created by Chatelain for the benefit of all its readers and their families. It is an excellent source of information for what foods to eat and how much of each nutrient you need.

Aug 27, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Teens have a great amount of difficulty in following a healthy eating plan. Here are some facts and tips to help you to learn to eat right for life.,Teens have a great amount of difficulty in following a healthy eating plan. Here are some facts and tips to help you to learn to eat right for life.

Aug 20, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Here we are in the dog days of summer. You may be starting to hate the heat- but don't. Just imagine the dreary months of winter. Here are some ways to beat the heat.

Aug 13, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

There are many so-called cults nowadays and teens are at a very vulnerable age where they are interested in experimenting with religion to figure out what they want to believe.

Aug 6, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Here is a continuation of last weeks article. These are only a sampling of the horrors that occur in Kolkata and the article points interested readers to further sources of information.,Here is a continuation of last weeks article. These are only a sampling of the horrors that occur in Kolkata and the article points interested readers to further sources of information.

Jul 31, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

If you are ever feeling sorry for yourself, you can come to terms with the trivialness of your situation by reading these facts about the poorest of the poor in one of the harshest places in the world.,If you are ever feeling sorry for yourself, you can come to terms with the trivialness of your situation by reading these facts about the poorest of the poor in one of the harshest places in the world.

Jul 24, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

One question that plagues the minds of many highschool graduates is whether or not they should take a year off before heading to university. Here is my opinion on the issue. . .,One question that plagues the minds of many highschool graduates is whether or not they should take a year off before heading to university. Here is my opinion on the issue. . .

Jul 17, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Here is an essay to give you ideas for your own. It won me a huge scholarship and I hope that by reading it you can get started on your own- and win a big scholarship as well! The question asked on this application was - What is the question you should most like to be able to answer?,Here is an essay to give you ideas for your own. It won me a huge scholarship and I hope that by reading it you can get started on your own- and win a big scholarship as well! The question asked on this application was - What is the question you should most like to be able to answer?

Jul 10, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

My personal reflections on completing highschool and preparing for the next step in my life- university. In this article I speak a lot about time and how it goes by faster and faster as we age.,My personal reflections on completing highschool and preparing for the next step in my life- university. In this article I speak a lot about time and how it goes by faster and faster as we age.

Jul 3, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Many universities now offer the chance to study at a castle in such places as England. Should you go on this adventure yourself. This article takes advice from students who have gone and weighs the pros and cons.

Jun 26, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Think long and hard about which university you want to go to. Don't end up like this girl, who just went to the one that offered the most money.

Jun 19, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

This is a continuation of last weeks article on advanced aquatics and how you become a lifeguard and swimming instructor- no you don't have to be from Baywatch to do this!

Jun 12, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A physically and intellectually challenging sport for scholars, swimming is a way to get fit, be active, and have fun. Here is your guide to advanced aquatics, part 1.

Jun 5, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Teens often feel that they are invincible and that they are perfectly healthy. However, we too have to take care of ourselves. This article describes common teenage afflictions.,Teens often feel that they are invincible and that they are perfectly healthy. However, we too have to take care of ourselves. This article describes common teenage afflictions.

May 28, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Theft is thought to only occur in the big city, but this fact is rapidly becoming fantasy.,Theft is thought to only occur in the big city, but this fact is rapidly becoming fantasy.

May 21, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

It is time for the graduating highschool students to make their decision about which university offer to accept. Which one will you choose?,It is time for the graduating highschool students to make their decision about which university offer to accept. Which one will you choose?

May 14, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

It is almost summer holidays! For millions of teens, summer job is a synonym for drudgery. For gifted and talented teens, however, there are a lot of eager employees that will offer exciting work experience and fun for the entire summer. ,It is almost summer holidays! For millions of teens, summer job is a synonym for drudgery. For gifted and talented teens, however, there are a lot of eager employees that will offer exciting work experience and fun for the entire summer.

May 8, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders.,North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders.

May 1, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Is the last year of highschool the best or the worst year of a person's formal education? Read on to find out.

Apr 25, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A look at a group of past criminals, the 'read bad kids' who have completely turned around in life and let their talent shine through.,A look at a group of past criminals, the 'read bad kids' who have completely turned around in life and let their talent shine through.

Apr 18, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

The second part of a look at military college and whether it is the right choice for you.,The second part of a look at military college and whether it is the right choice for you.

Apr 11, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A look at what life at military college entails. This is an option many gifted students fail to look into.

Apr 4, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Gifted and Talented teens who are struggling with future career options should check out this article. It gives the basics of becoming a teacher.,Gifted and Talented teens who are struggling with future career options should check out this article. It gives the basics of becoming a teacher.

Mar 27, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Lawyers: What they do, how they live, and how you too can become one. This article gives the basics of a career in law.

Mar 20, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

What does it take to get into med school. Frankly speaking, a lot. You wouldn't want your doctor to be the highschool class clown! Find links and relative info in this article.,What does it take to get into med school. Frankly speaking, a lot. You wouldn't want your doctor to be the highschool class clown! Find links and relative info in this article.

Mar 13, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

What are you going to become when you are older? If you don't know, read on for some help.

Mar 6, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

An article briefly mentioning some whiz kids from various parts of the world. Meet the youngest college graduate and some aspiring geniuses.,An article briefly mentioning some whiz kids from various parts of the world. Meet the youngest college graduate and some aspiring geniuses.

Feb 27, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

What is it that makes a Dysfunctional Family rather than a Multi-Talented One? We all know the families that are just broken apart and in terrible times, and also the families that always seem happy and successful. What are they doing that others are not? There is obviously something amiss here and this article aims to find out what it is . . .

Feb 20, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A first of several articles designed to keep readers informed of gifted news around the world. In this article we meet a child genius and an elite gifted school.

Feb 13, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

An atricle py the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on ways to find gifted students at an early age.

Feb 6, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A second part to the article on gifted and talented teens and reading. This list suggests more books and other ways to read if you are just to busy to find a novel.,A second part to the article on gifted and talented teens and reading. This list suggests more books and other ways to read if you are just to busy to find a novel.

Jan 30, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A look at why reading is so valuable to gifted and talented teens in particular. It speaks of several interesting books that the editor suggests.

Jan 23, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

Lists and proof of why you should keep a diary and why it is such a memorable keepsake.

Jan 16, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A look at a list that every person probably has in their heads, but which is so crucial that it should be written down on paper and monitored and changed throughout life.,A look at a list that every person probably has in their heads, but which is so crucial that it should be written down on paper and monitored and changed throughout life.

Jan 9, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A lesson in mortality: No one is perfect, and to be proud and arrogant is to ruin a life and to hinder your own success.

Jan 2, 2001 - Heather Ringrose

A look at the pros and cons and opportunities for part-time jobs. The article focuses on the jobs which teens can take on.,A look at the pros and cons and opportunities for part-time jobs. The article focuses on the jobs which teens can take on.

Dec 26, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at what an educational tour is and if the pros outweigh the cons on such trips.

Dec 19, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A list of ideas and considerations to help you in your shopping for gifted and talentent teens. These people are often difficult to buy for because they have unique, sensitive characters.

Dec 12, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at the factors to be considered by scholarship donors who have to pick a winner out of many people.

Dec 5, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

Help with deciding on which university is best for gifted and talented teens.

Nov 28, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at the point in life from the views of Christians, atheists and the author herself.

Nov 21, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at the pros and cons of an international exchange with some specific groups to look into.

Nov 14, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at an epidemic problem in North America: The fact that many teens are not sleeping as much as they need, and are thus limiting their own successes and enjoyment in life.,A look at an epidemic problem in North America: The fact that many teens are not sleeping as much as they need, and are thus limiting their own successes and enjoyment in life.

Nov 7, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at Cool Colleges for the Hyper-Intelligent, Self-Directed, Late Blooming, and just Plain Different by Donald Asher. This is the best in College and University Guides for gifted and talented teens.

Oct 31, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

The questions gifted and bright teens are often asked can be very hard to answer. This article looks at some of the possible answers.

Oct 24, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at specialty camps- the benefits and downfalls- with the gifted or bright teen in mind.

Oct 17, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at a certain characteristic of gifted and bright teens which makes them devilish angels.,A look at a certain characteristic of gifted and bright teens which makes them devilish angels.

Oct 10, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at what it takes to get into your university of choice, along with the financial assistance you require. Being academically gifted is no longer enough...

Oct 3, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at a different yet equally important gift- not one which is scholarly, this one is physical. It looks at why the Olympians are gifted, and compares physical and scholarly giftedness.

Sep 26, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

Another look at some profiles of the gifted gone astray and some suggestions for improving a seemingly hopeless situation. The gifted gone astray can be helped, as seen in the conclusions.

Sep 19, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at specific examples of the gifted gone astray and reasons as to why this has occurred.

Sep 12, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

It has been observed that gifted and talented teens face depression and burn out more often than their peers. This article focuses on the causes and corrections of such a problem.

Sep 5, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at how to overcome financial roadblocks so that anyone with talent and motivation can become everything they wish to be.

Aug 29, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at the importance of the family in the lives of gifted and talented teens. It discusses sibling rivalry, respect and love.

Aug 22, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at society's biassed views of gifted teens and the generalizations which talented teens face.

Aug 15, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

An article with general information on enriching activities for motivated and talented teens.

Aug 8, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

A look at what schools do to accomodate the special advanced needs of gifted and talented students.

Aug 1, 2000 - Heather Ringrose

Teenagers have become a symbol of corruption. American and Canadian teens are constantly scrutinized by their fellow humans. They are grouped into one homogeneous group of "bad" people who are first to be punished in any situation. However, there seems to be a small minority of intelligent teens who defy these unfair labels... for these teens I begin this series...

Jul 17, 2000 - Heather Ringrose