Washington, DC (June 2, 2008) - The National Association for Gifted Children announces the redesign of Parenting for High Potential, the quarterly magazine targeted to parents and grandparents of high ability learners.  Focused on supplementing learning at home and at school, Parenting for High Potential provides practical strategies and relevant support through a combination of in-depth articles, interviews, news items and more. 

In addition to a fresh new design and layout, several new columns have been added to the magazine including “From One Parent to Another” and “An Interview With ...”  Continuing features include the following: “The Buzz,” a regular article dealing with the latest research or topic of discussion in the gifted education community; “Parenting Forum,” written by Dr. Robin Schader, NAGC’s parent resource advisor, is centered around one topic with questions from parents and suggestions, resources and coping strategies; “Connecting With Kids” gives parents sure-fire ideas and tips to keep their children energized and engaged; and “Tools of the Trade” featuring resources and products for families around a particular theme or issue.

“Like all parents, my wife and I marvel at what the future might hold for our young daughter, but whether or not she enters kindergarten reading or doing math is less important than ensuring that her learning needs are met in school.  As parents, we strive to provide our daughter with enriching opportunities that enable her gifts to surface.  With the aid of NAGC and other advocates of gifted education, and with a terrific resource like Parenting for High Potential, parents can become involved and invested in the future promise of our nation’s talented children,” Dr. Del Siegle, NAGC President and professor at the University of Connecticut.

“Since Parenting for High Potential was first published in 1996, it has offered quality information and resources to the parents and families of gifted children.  As the newest editor of PHP, I wanted to uphold the tradition of excellence while ushering in a new design that would further enhance content,” shared Dr. Jennifer L. Jolly, editor-in-chief and professor at the Louisiana State University School of Education, Baton Rouge, LA.  “I hope this has translated to the renewed look of PHP in response to the changing needs of our readership.  We welcome comments and suggestions in our continued  efforts to serve gifted children and their parents and teachers.”

Parenting for High Potential is an NAGC member publication.  For a review copy (media only), contact Karen Yoho at NAGC, kyoho@nagc.org.   To join NAGC or to find further parenting resources, visit the NAGC website at www.nagc.org.

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