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Gifted Parenting - April 2009

Controversy Over a Coloring Book

April 30th 2009 13:28
Controversy arose over a coloring book that was produced by the Freeborn County Crisis Response Team and posted on the Federal Emergency Management Agency''s (FEMA) Web site. Why? Apparently, the coloring book, which was meant to help kids come to terms with traumatic events, depicts tragedies and disasters, including 9/11.

The said coloring book was designed by two therapists with the help of an illustrator and has been posted on the FEMA Web site since 2003. It has now been removed from their site due to numerous complaints.

Here are some news articles about this:


Group Defends Coloring Book With Smoldering Twin Towers


FEMA's 9/11 Coloring Book Aims to Teach Kids About Tragedy

Coloring book created in Freeborn County at center of national controversy

Coloring Book Depicting 9/11 Taken Down

What do you think about this issue? Do you think the coloring book can be harmful or not to kids? Would you let your child use this coloring book? Sound off below.
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May Holidays

April 28th 2009 17:20
Let's get ready for May! Here are four events that are observed during the month of May with links to relevant websites:

May 5: Cinco de Mayo

May 10: Mother's Day

May 16: Armed Forces Day

May 25: Memorial Day
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Free Book, Coffee Mug and More

April 28th 2009 17:00
Free sample of Advanced Gray Solution from Clairol

Free promotional mug from Tom's Friend

Let your child join Barnes & Nobles' Summer Reading Program so they can get a free book


Free child safety kit from 3DayBlinds

Free sample of Ray & Terry's© Supreme Nutritional Supplement Shake Mix
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Lessons Learned from Bill Gates

April 28th 2009 16:46
Is your child starting to assert his/her independence? I just read a very interesting article on The Juggle, one of The Wall Street Journals' blogs, about how Bill Gates was as a boy. Turns out one of the richest man in the world was a handful when he was young. Young Bill Gates, according to his parents, questioned authority, was fiercely independent and was very strong-willed. So how did his parents address his behavior? Read the article here.
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Free SAT Test Preps

April 23rd 2009 13:54
Taking the SAT Test can be a nerve-wracking experience for students. If you have a child who will be taking his/her SAT Test, here are several Web sites offering free SAT Test preps:

CollegeBoard - Offers the official SAT Practice Test but you need to register to gain access.
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How Fast Can You Type?

April 23rd 2009 13:35
Do you want to know how fast or slow you type? TypingTest.Com offers a free assessment that will tell you your net and gross speed as well as your percentage of accuracy. You can choose how many minutes to take the test and which article to type.

I chose Aesop's Fables and timed it for 3 minutes. My result is a dismal 48 words per minute (net speed) with an accuracy of 97%.
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Free Software, Nail Care and More!

April 21st 2009 12:36
Free My Little Cook Book Version. 3.0

Free nail care set from Fungi Nail Brand
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Another Workshop for Parents

April 20th 2009 07:10
If you reside in New Jersey, specifically in Vineland, there will be a workshop at the Wallace Middle School auditorium. The said workshop is for parents of students who attend the Learners With Exceptional Abilities Program (LEAP). More info here.
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Funny Answering Machine Messages

April 17th 2009 00:26
People can get very creative when recording their answering machine welcome message. Ours is the standard "Hello, sorry we can't answer the phone right now. Please leave a message after the tone." We added a twist though, I say the first line and my daughter says the second line.

Here are some very creative and funny answering machine messages courtesy of friday-fun.com:
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This Weeks Motivational Quote

April 16th 2009 15:01
Quote and Photo by Hope
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Dewey Color System

April 16th 2009 13:58
I just took this fun test called the Dewey Color System. Basically what you do is choose which colors you most and least like and the system will suggest possible careers based on your color choices. My result is pretty accurate; my best occupational category is "Creator," meaning "Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas. "

My second best occupational category is "Researcher," which is again very accurate. The free version of the test gives you a short report of your career profile. In order to get the full report, you need to pay $19.95. Nevertheless, try out first the free version and see if your results fits you.
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Pick Your Freebie

April 16th 2009 13:30
Freebies upon sign-up to Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures

Free sample from Nature Made
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Gifted School in Kuala Lumpur

April 16th 2009 13:13
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the first gifted school is expected to be open in 2011. It will be located at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. More on this news here.
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All About Easter

April 9th 2009 03:12
Use these resources to teach your kids the significance of Easter:

Easter Around the World
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Yet Another Time-waster

April 9th 2009 01:11
Need to take a break from your busy day? Here are some time-wasting, stress-relieving games:

Time 4 Cat - Guide your cat across the street to grab some food; watch out for pedestrians.
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Oh yes, Freebies!

April 9th 2009 00:30
Free sample of Prilosec OTC
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This Wasn't Supposed to Be Today's Post

April 9th 2009 00:13
Alas, just as I clicked the "create post" button the server encountered a problem and my rather sentimental post vanished. Note to self: copy post before publishing.

Anyway, here's the latest news concerning gifted children:
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Friday Fun

April 3rd 2009 18:33


Your Birthday Predicts You're Outgoing
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More Art Links

April 3rd 2009 18:30
This is a continuation of last weeks' education theme; here are five more art resources for you:

Alphabet Soup - Art ideas that teachers and parents can use for younger children.
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The Big Five Personality Test

April 1st 2009 17:11
The Big Five Personality test is based on the findings of two separate research conducted during the 1970s. Out of this research emerged the five dimensions of personality known as OCEAN or:

Openness to Experience/Intellect
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Get Your Freebies

April 1st 2009 16:40
Complimentary copy of the Get the Job (You Want!) eBook

Try the Miracle Set from Mary Kay
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Summer clasees at the Northern Kentucky University

April 1st 2009 16:27
Two class sessions for gifted children in Kindergarten to 6th grade will take place this June at the Northern Kentucky University. These classes will be offered by the Program for Talent Development and Gifted Studies ExploreMore! Program. For more info, click here.
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