PERFECTIONISM by Stephanie Sierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism en-us 2018-01-19 14:06:08 UTC 2026-01-15 02:58:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Prizecup.png WHAT IS PERFECTIONISM? ssierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222782692 per·fec·tion·ism (noun):
refusal to accept any standard short of perfection
]]> 2018-01-19 14:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222782692 TIP: Take some pressure off your kiddos! ssierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222789181 Challenge them to participate in activities they may not excel in, simply because THEY ARE FUN!]]> 2018-01-19 14:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222789181 TIP: Remind them it's OKAY to make mistakes! ssierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222792396 Share with them a time YOU'VE made a mistake!]]> 2018-01-19 14:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222792396 TYPES OF PERFECTIONISM ssierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222794003 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]]> 2018-01-19 14:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222794003 RESOURCES FOR THE FAMILY! ssierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222795739
  • 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/
    • ]]>     2018-01-19 14:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222795739     ssierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222797397 2018-01-19 14:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222797397 TIP: ALWAYS support them! ssierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222807402 It's important to support your kiddos even when they don't perform at an 'expected' level.]]> 2018-01-19 15:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222807402 SEVEN MYTHS ABOUT PERFECTIONISM ssierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222963064
  • Perfectionism is always bad for children.
  • Only gifted children are perfectionists.
  • No one knows why some children are perfectionists.
  • There are no ways to identify perfectionism.
  • Adults cannot do anything to help young perfectionists.
  • There is only one type of perfectionist.
  • Perfectionism is not really that harmful for children. 
    • ]]>     2018-01-19 21:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/222963064     CHECK OUT UPCOMING EVENTS! ssierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/224012866 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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    http://www.arigroobman.com/
    ]]>     2018-02-03 15:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/227758539     Check this out! ssierzputowski https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/228272020 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/]]> 2018-02-05 18:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ssierzputowski/perfectionism/wish/228272020