We're excited to announce our latest venture: The Duke TIP Podcast. Join hosts Tracy, Katy, and Michael as they talk about motivating academically talented students, following through on your passions, and learning to love learning. They'll talk to teachers, guidance counselors, admissions officers, scientists, authors, artists, entrepreneurs, journalists, and anyone else who might have something to say to the parents of academically talented students -- and to the students … [Read more...] about Coming soon: The Duke TIP Podcast
TIP Stories
The College Visit: One Family’s Story
The college visit can be an exciting experience for the prospective student and the parents, but don’t be surprised if you both experience a high stress level during the process. Knowing that the visits are emotionally loaded events can help both parents and students feel that their emotions and reactions are normal. … [Read more...] about The College Visit: One Family’s Story
Educating Dan
Pulling our son Dan out of middle school was one of the most difficult parenting decisions my husband and I ever made. Labeled as gifted, Dan did well in elementary school. He earned As and Bs, and we seldom heard complaints about his behavior. However, when he entered middle school, he became lazy and inattentive. During the third week Dan acknowledged that his classes weren’t challenging. We had talked about homeschooling before, but it wasn’t until then that we decided to take him out of … [Read more...] about Educating Dan