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Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-Discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children

Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-Discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children

Filled with the latest research, theory, and clinical wisdom, this book provides support for parents of gifted children.

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Sometimes, Doctors Say the Darnedest Things — and that Needs to Change.

As a patient, here’s what you must know.

8 min readMay 2, 2024

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Sometimes, Doctors Say the Darnedest Things — and that Needs to Change.

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Apologies are So Misunderstood. Here’s How to Get it Right

Clear, sincere apologies are an act of strength — not weakness

7 min readApr 15, 2024

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Apologies are So Misunderstood. Here’s How to Get it Right

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What Holds Women Back

Both men and women are affected by persistent societal and workplaces barriers

8 min readMar 26, 2024

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What Holds Women Back

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The Allure and False Promise of Personality Tests

How these tools for understanding your psyche often fall short

6 min readMar 19, 2024

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The Allure and False Promise of Personality Tests

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How a Disastrous Entrance Exam Changed My Life Trajectory

What I learned about shame and resilience and appreciating where life takes us

7 min readMar 11, 2024

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How a Disastrous Entrance Exam Changed My Life Trajectory

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The Music is in You. Are You Listening?

How to reclaim your childlike love of music and enhance your life in the present

6 min readFeb 26, 2024

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The Music is in You. Are You Listening?

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What You Should Know about Life Coaching

Before you sign up, learn when it can be helpful… and when to run the other way

9 min readFeb 8, 2024

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What You Should Know about Life Coaching

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A Perfect Birth is Often a Fantasy

Pregnancy is about crossing the finish line — but for some women, that goal can seem out of reach

6 min readJan 22, 2024

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A Perfect Birth is Often a Fantasy

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The Problem with Self-Diagnosis and Labeling Others with a Mental Health Condition

This recent trend can affect how you view yourself…and how you view others

8 min readJan 9, 2024

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The Problem with Self-Diagnosis and Labeling Others with a Mental Health Condition

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What My Rescue Dog Taught Me About Anxiety

How to recognize this commonplace but often hidden emotion in canines and humans

5 min readDec 6, 2023

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What My Rescue Dog Taught Me About Anxiety

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Gail Post, Ph.D.

Gail Post, Ph.D.

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Licensed Psychologist, parenting coach, author, and associate professor, writing about self-awareness and well-being. Learn more at www.GailPost.com.

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