October 21, Northshore School District, 3330 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell, 7:00pm, FREE

Northwest Gifted Child Association hosts Austina De Bonte, presenting “What Parents Need To Know About Smart Kids”  

What Parents (and Educators, Grandparents, Coaches, …) Need To Know About Smart Kids
Many parents are surprised to learn that their bright child’s unique “quirks” are actually well-studied social & emotional behavior patterns that appear across large populations of highly intelligent children. Whether it’s refusing to wear shirts with buttons or tags, overreacting to the slightest criticism, gravitating to play with older children, anxiety about trying something new, or preferring a book to a playdate, many perplexing behaviors are common in this population. Learn what’s normal, what to expect as they grow, and why HiCap school programs are optimal for kids’ social and emotional development, as well as developing their academic talents. Presented by Austina De Bonte, President of NWGCA.

Past attendees say… “This presentation was a true eye opener” “greatly changed my perspective”
“amazed at how many things applied to my daughter”
“helped me to better understand not only my child, but myself”
“I learned so much – despite the reading I’d already done”

**especially useful for incoming families**