Articles written by Therese Haberman

Dealing With the Underachieving Gifted Teen: Effective Redirection of a Gifted Child Gone Astray

Setting up a mentoring program in a school or community group can begin as an informal arrangement and with success, graduate to a more formal funded program. more...

Oct 20, 2009

Tips for Holiday Gift Giving to Women Over 50: How to Buy a Great Gift for the Mature Woman

Being a gifted child is not easy. Particularly when he reaches the teen years, life becomes more complicated when social issues compete with his motivation to learn. more...

Oct 14, 2009

Category: Women’s Fashion (general)

Whether it is the holidays or a birthday gift, here are some thoughts and guidelines for finding that perfect gift for the woman over the age of fifty. more...

Oct 6, 2009

Dress for a Job Promotion: Professional Attire Can Effect Workplace Advancement

Category: Career Advancement

What a person wears to work defines who they are, to the business. Dressing sloppy will hold back even the most worthy worker from promotional opportunities. more...

Oct 3, 2009

Reduce Household Clutter: Keeping a Home Junk Free Systematically

Category: Home Organization

A great motto for the former pack rat is "When in doubt, throw it out". Any collectors of stuff must realize it can get out of hand. Here are techniques to de-clutter. more...

Sep 21, 2009

Achieving Inner Peace: Finding Serenity is Possible Every Day

Category: Changing Personal Habits

It seems that as time goes by, life becomes more rushed and complicated by new technology and greater time constraints at every turn. There are ways to achieve serenity. more...

Sep 11, 2009

Learning Activities for Gifted Children: Projects to Stimulate Highly Intelligent Pre-School Minds

Addressing Questions From Gifted Children: Successfully Handling Constant Inquiries From Intelligent Kids

Introducing a young gifted child to new stimuli and enrichment opportunities may result in a lifelong interest or even a career pursuit. Here are ideas to consider. more...

Sep 1, 2009

Raising Gifted Children: Dealing with Gifted and Normal Siblings for Family Harmony

Gifted children have an overwhelming propensity to ask tough questions. Curiosity is only part of their motivation. They have a driving need for answers. more...

Aug 17, 2009

Activities for Gifted Toddlers: Finding Enrichment Opportunities for a Young Gifted Child

Raising a gifted child by herself is a major challenge. Bringing up a gifted child in a family of normal children can present some unique issues to overcome. more...

Aug 11, 2009

Homeschooling the Gifted Child: Factors to Consider When Choosing Homeschooling vs. the Classroom

Parents who discover they have an intellectually gifted child want to ensure they provide the appropriate stimulation for optimal development. Here are some ideas. more...

Aug 3, 2009

Resources for Parents of a Gifted Toddler: Where to Find Information, Advice and Support for the Gifted Child

The decision to home school a child who is gifted will depend on several factors, including the ability of a parent to commit the time and effort to become a teacher. more...

Jul 28, 2009

Achieving Beautiful Hair: How to Keep Hair in Top Condition

When a parent first learns that a child is in the exceptional category from an intellectual standpoint, it can be source of pride as well as anxiety. What next? more...

Jul 22, 2009

Category: Hair Care

Great hair is no accident. Certainly there is a genetic aspect to thick and lovely hair, but there are some easy things one can do to make hair the best it can be. more...

Jul 17, 2009

Dealing with Emotional Behavior in Gifted Teens: Successfully Handling Behavioral Needs of Gifted Teenagers

Management Training Programs: Significance and Features of Supervisory Training

Gifted teenagers present some unique and challenging behavior issues as they mature, assert independence and question authority. Here are common situations and solutions. more...

Jun 1, 2009

Schooling Choices for Gifted Children: Nontraditional Methods Provide Options for Parents of the Gifted

Management training programs sprang out of necessity more than fifty years ago. People in authority in businesses needed to learn techniques to improve productivity. more...

May 22, 2009

Identifying a Gifted Toddler: Signs of Intellectual Giftedness in a Young Child

Public school, in many parts of the country, does a respectable job of educating normal kids. This often does not apply to kids with special needs or gifts. more...

May 21, 2009

Parenting the High Achiever: Maximizing the Full Potential of a Gifted Child

Identifying a gifted child at the earliest possible age is key in providing the optimal stimulation the toddler needs to realize his or her potential. more...

May 8, 2009

How to Tell If a Company is in Financial Trouble: Signs to Look for in an Organization Nearing Bankruptcy

Raising a child is the greatest lifetime achievement adults can accomlish. Rearing
a child with high intelligence is challenging but very rewarding. Read on for more. more...

May 6, 2009

Category: Workplace Culture (general)

There are signs to look for and once observed, the need to start job hunting immediately and with vigor should be initiated. Here are some troubling clues to consider. more...

Apr 28, 2009

Interview Tips From an HR Manager's Perspective: Get the Job Offer by Doing All the Right Stuff in the Interview

Category: Job Interview Skills

What is the HR manager looking for and what red flags should be avoided when interviewing for that all-important interview? Here are some pointers. more...

Apr 8, 2009

How to Find a Career Mentor: Getting the Guidance to Succeed on the Job

The Top Ten Ways to Prolong Your Life: Health Tips for Living Longer and Stronger

Finding a mentor and making the relationship work is a challenge worth the effort. Whether it is someone at the company or in the same industry, find out how to pick one. more...

Mar 21, 2009

Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)

If you want to live long and prosper, Vulcan hand gestures aside, follow these ten tips and you could add decades to your life. Print these out and keep them handy. more...

Mar 19, 2009

Be the Best Boss: Strategies to Being a Successful Supervisor

Reduce Facial Wrinkles: Keep Skin Young Looking and Beautiful

Not everyone can be best, but with practice and perseverance, you can be a successful supervisor in whatever field you choose. Here's how to be the best boss you can be. more...

Feb 13, 2009

Category: Women’s Health (general)

There are some basic tips you can use to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines on your face and give you a younger more vibrant appearance. Read on for details. more...

Feb 8, 2009

How to Get a Pay Raise: Increase Your Salary During a Recession

Category: Career Advancement

Yes, you can get a pay raise, even in an economic downturn, but it will require some planning on your part. Here are tips on how to prepare yourself to get a raise. more...

Nov 5, 2009

Gifted Children and Creativity: Ways to Enhance Young Creative Minds

Preparing a Gifted Child for Acceleration: Advice for Grade Skipping an Intellectually Advanced Student

Gifted children have so many competing stimuli in their worlds. They want to experience everything and learn as much as they can. Keep their creative juices flowing. more...

Nov 2, 2009

Teaching a Job Skill: Training an Adult on Performing a Work Task

Moving one or more grades up within a public school system need not be a traumatic experience for the gifted child. The key to a smooth transition is preparing the child. more...

Oct 20, 2009

Harassment and Hostile Work Environments: Identifying and Dealing with Workplace Harassment

The easiest and most comprehensive method for teaching an adult how to perform a work task involves description, demonstration, repetition and reinforcement. more...

Oct 17, 2009

Category: Employee/Management Relations

What constitutes workplace harassment? There are some fuzzy lines where a question may be asked about whether a particular event is or is not true harassment. more...

Oct 7, 2009

New Website Devoted to Gifted People: The Gifted and Talented Society Launches On-Line Community

Giving an Employee a Performance Review: Appraising People on Job Effectiveness

Christopher and Theresa Pessinis were crestfallen to discover that in the state of New Hampshire, gifted and talented children are not identified or recognized. more...

Oct 3, 2009

Emotional Health and the Gifted Child: Strategies to Ensure Gifted Kids Maintain Mental Well Being

Using a systematic and objective approach to giving an employee feedback on his performance review is a vital management practice. more...

Oct 1, 2009

Time Management Strategies for Gifted Students: Helping Gifted Children Streamline Activities and Meet Deadlines

An intellectually gifted child is advantaged to have advanced abilities. However, the emotional turmoil he faces can become debilitating for him if he is overwhelmed. more...

Sep 17, 2009

Relax at Work: How to Reduce Stress on the Job

Gifted children have such a wide array of interests, some have a tendency to get bogged down in one area, to the detriment of other studies and assignments. Here is help. more...

Sep 3, 2009

Category: Personal Work Habits

Improving the quality of work life can be accomplished by reducing stress. Here are some techniques to increase relaxation and promote a more serene environment at work. more...

Aug 21, 2009

Dealing with Disruptive Behavior in the Gifted: Discipline Consistency Needed for Gifted Children

Enjoying Fall in New England: Autumn Leaves, Pumpkins and Country Fairs Abound

All kids have some form of challenging behaviors. Gifted children are even more prone to behavior issues because of their asychonous development. more...

Aug 14, 2009

Category: NE U.S. Travel (general)

The crisp beauty of a fall day in the northeast corner is an experience a traveler will remember with a longing to return. The colors will captivate completely. more...

Aug 3, 2009

Hiring the Right Job Candidate: How to Find the Best Applicant and Job Fit for a Position

Coping With Discipline for a Gifted Child: Behavior Issues and Anxiety in the Intellectually Gifted

Is it just a big gamble or are there clues to look for in every hiring decision that will reveal the right candidate? Read on and see how to hire successfully. more...

Jul 30, 2009

The Optimal Environment for the Gifted Child: Balancing the Need for Stimulation Versus the Need for Solitude

Gifted kids are special in the way they develop into adulthood. Their intellectual capacity will be developing faster than the rest of them and this creates flux. more...

Jul 23, 2009

Understanding the Language of Gifted Education: Common Terms and Jargon Used by Educators

Parents of gifted children can be so anxious to provide opportunities for stimulation, that they sometimes forget the child has an increased need for quiet reflection. more...

Jul 20, 2009

Defining Leadership- 7 Key Characteristics: Developing High Functioning Potential in Leaders and Managers

Becoming intimidated by the words used in gifted education circles need not be a concern for the parent of a gifted child. Here is a brief overview of common terms. more...

Jun 10, 2009

Communicating with a Gifted Child's Teacher: Working Through the School System to Address Special Needs

There is a set of traits that define parameters of effective leadership ability. Understanding what characteristics define leadership is the first step to nurturing it. more...

May 28, 2009

Misconceptions About Intellectually Gifted Kids: Modern Misnomers and Fallacies About Gifted Children

Making the decision to enroll a child in a public program designed for gifted students is only the first step in advocacy for the child's educational well being. more...

May 21, 2009

Writing A Self-Appraisal at Work: Preparing an Annual Evaluation on Accomplishments and Goals

For good reason, many parents of truly gifted children, as defined by traditional standards, are very reluctant to have the "gifted" label attached to their child. more...

May 18, 2009

Category: Job Satisfaction

When a department manager requests self-evaluations from his direct reports, the first reaction is often one of fear and concern. Read how to make this a positive event. more...

May 8, 2009

Effective Employee Performance Appraisals: Conduct a Successful Review with High Performance Results

Writing the Best Resume: Finding a Career Niche with an Effective Resume

Supervising people means assessing their performance to enhance high quality work results. Relax, prepare meticulously and use a straight talk approach with employees. more...

May 4, 2009

Category: Writing Resumes

A resume is not merely a fact sheet with a list of past jobs. It should be a testament to the individual's skill sets, abilities and record of success. Read on for more. more...

Apr 26, 2009

Preparing for a Job Promotion: Set the Stage For Job Advancement with a Winning Attitude

Category: Management Careers

In getting along with others in preparation for a better future, what rules should one follow for success? Here are some ideas to be on top of the workplace game. more...

Apr 2, 2009

How to Manage a Department: Supervising a Group of Employees for the First Time