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How to Support Your Gifted Child in Middle School

Is your bright child anxious, disengaged, or bored?

Gifted middle schoolers need more than academic challenge—they need strategies to manage perfectionism, stay engaged, and build confidence during these critical years.

Join Mensa member and gifted education expert Brian Lee to discover why so many bright middle schoolers struggle despite their abilities—and what you can do to help. This free webinar reveals the hidden challenges gifted students face and provides a practical framework for supporting them through these critical years. You'll discover:

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What “gifted” really means beyond test scores and why bright students struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, and underachievement in grades 5-8—plus how to recognize the warning signs early.

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How to choose between academic acceleration and enrichment opportunities based on your child's unique developmental needs, learning style, and social-emotional readiness.

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Proven strategies to develop challenge tolerance, growth mindset, and time management skills in high-achieving students who fear failure or avoid tasks that feel difficult or uncertain.

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A real case study of a mathematically gifted student who overcame anxiety and expanded beyond pure academics to develop strong communication, creative writing, and leadership skills.

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Meet Our Speaker

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Brian L.

Brian L.

Mensa IQ Society Member

Brian Lee is a gifted education expert with deep experience supporting advanced learners. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Swarthmore College and an M.A. in China Studies from Zhejiang University as a Fulbright-Hays scholar. With extensive K-12 experience and executive coaching for UNICEF, Fidelity, and RIT, Brian specializes in helping bright students overcome perfectionism, build resilience, and develop skills that match their intellectual abilities during middle school years.

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How To Support Your Gifted Child In Middle School