The Gifted Learning Lab

Resources & coaching for parents of intense, sensitive gifted & twice-exceptional kids & teens

From Dr. Danika Maddocks

Different kids need different paths

Parenting gifted/2e kids can feel tough.

Gifted and twice-exceptional kids and teens can be hard to understand - they’re often remarkable, likable, and witty as well as intense, emotional, and strong-willed. They can be precocious and independent in some areas yet need extra help in others.

Parenting gifted/2e kids can feel lonely.

It's hard to find other parents who understand the joys and exasperations of raising a bright, passionate kid. Others may think parents of gifted/2e kids or teens are bragging or exaggerating, or may not understand the intensity of the family's ups and downs.

To make things more complex - standard parenting advice rarely works for gifted and 2e kids and teens - and often makes things worse. But there's a better way to meet your kid's needs and your own.

Danika, a light-skinned person with short brown hair, sits on teal playground equipment and smiles

about the gifted learning lab

And Dr. Danika Maddocks

I created The Gifted Learning Lab so parents like you can get the information, understanding, and support they need to have less conflict and more confidence raising their emotionally intense gifted and twice-exceptional kids.

My husband and I agree that you are by far the most qualified and knowledgeable person in 2e kids that we’ve worked with (and we’ve had a lot of help to date).

We wish we could fold you up in our pocket and take you with us everywhere we go.

Mom of a 2e 7-year-old, San Francisco

Feel empowered to parent differently

Gifted Lab Notes

My free weekly email with tips, ideas, & reflections for parents of intense or sensitive gifted/2e kids.

Power Struggles Mini Course

Free 5-day email mini course with big ideas & practical strategies to prevent and defuse power struggles.

Support Your Intense Gifted/2e Kid

My highly-supportive 8-week coaching program that helps you feel more confident parenting your gifted/2e kid.

Learning Lab Library

A collection of articles that address common questions & concerns of parents with gifted/2e kids.