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Lisa Van Gemert is a parent of gifted kids herself! She has started a blog for other parents of gifted kiddos! http://www.giftedguru.com/

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Ari is an inspirational speaker around Colorado. He's a gifted student who has experienced perfectionism and anxiety.

http://www.arigroobman.com/

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TIP: Remind them it's OKAY to make mistakes!

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TIP: Remind them it's OKAY to make mistakes!

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Share with them a time YOU'VE made a mistake!

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Perfection is the Wrong Direction | Isabella Fons | TEDxYouth@OTHS

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Perfectionism is rampant in today's society, but is it really the good trait that some make it out to be? Isabella explores the unintended consequences that perfectionism can have on a person and their personal journey. Isabella Fons is a junior at Tompkins High School and has been a passionate member of her schools cross country and track teams for the past 3 years.

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MARCH 3
Girls and Science
http://www.dmns.org/learn/families/family-events/girls-science/

APRIL 26, 2018
Wild Summit (for girls)
http://www.wildsummit.org/

JUNE 11 - AUGUST 3
Young Film Makers Workshop

https://www.denverfilm.org/education/young-filmmakers/

JULY 8 - JULY 21
University of Northern Colorado Summer Enrichment Programs
http://www.unco.edu/summer-enrichment-program/

June 10 - 23 (6th-8th), July 1 - 21 (8th-11th), July 29 - Aug. 4 (4th-6th)
Center for Bright Kids Summer Programs
https://www.centerforbrightkids.org/summer.php

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1. Perfectionism is always bad for children.

2. Only gifted children are perfectionists.

3. No one knows why some children are perfectionists.

4. There are no ways to identify perfectionism.

5. Adults cannot do anything to help young perfectionists.

6. There is only one type of perfectionist.

7. Perfectionism is not really that harmful for children.

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It's important to support your kiddos even when they don't perform at an 'expected' level.

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Perfectionism in Children, by Dr. Dan Peters, Summit Center

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How can Perfectionism cause problems for children and teens? Dr. Dan Peters of the Summit Center reviews this form of anxiety in kids and teens. Parents may find this particularly helpful in understanding their gifted children. Clipped from "Taming the Worry Monster: Helping Your Child Deal with Stress and Anxiety," a DVD available from www.summitcenter.us.

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A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children. Webb, J.; Gore, J.; Amend, E.; & DeVries, A.

The Gifted Kids Survival Guide. Delisle, J. & Galbraith, J.

Hogie’s Gifted Page. Perfectionism and the Gifted Child (Book List). http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/perfectionism.htm

Berry, S. Tips for Parents of Perfectionistic Gifted Kids. http://www.ctgifted.org/website/publish/gifted/index.php?Helpful-Tips-for-Parents-of-Perfectionistic-Gifted-Learners-16

Pyrt, M. Helping Gifted Students Cope with Perfectionism. http://www.davidsongifted.org/Search-Database/entry/A10459

http://everydaylearning.handinhandhomeschool.com/7-signs-of-perfectionism-in-children/

https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/managing-perfectionism/

http://www.ctgifted.org/website/publish/gifted/index.php?Helpful-Tips-for-Parents-of-Perfectionistic-Gifted-Learners-16

http://www.giftedguru.com/

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Academic Achievers - Hold unrealistically high expectations for their performance in academic pursuits
Aggravated Accuracy Assessors - May choose to redo the same work over and over.
Risk Evaders - Fear failure to achieve their standards and ideals due to asynchronous development or physical limitations.
Controlling Image Managers - Want others to regard them as perfect
Procrastinating Perfectionists - Plan an extensive project but fair to start it for their fear of inability to achieve their perfect vision

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per·fec·tion·ism (noun):

refusal to accept any standard short of perfection

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TIP: Take some pressure off your kiddos!

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TIP: Take some pressure off your kiddos!

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Challenge them to participate in activities they may not excel in, simply because THEY ARE FUN!