Nurturing and Understanding Gifted Children: Insights from a Mom Psychologist

In this episode of "Psych Confidential," Dr. Kat Lewitzke, a psychologist and parent of a gifted child, explores the world of giftedness in children. She discusses the complexities of identifying gifted children, including asynchronous development and scattered IQ scores. Dr. Kat highlights common traits of gifted children and provides insights into the assessment process, explaining the components of IQ testing and the General Ability Index. She offers valuable recommendations for nurturing and supporting gifted children, emphasizing curiosity, a growth mindset, enrichment, and balanced development. The episode concludes with advice for parents preparing for assessments and a reminder that every child's journey is unique and full of potential. To learn more, listeners can visit www.brightpinepsychology.com and follow Dr. Kat on social media @drkat_psyd.