Based on interviews with gifted Dutch women, this piece explores how having the freedom to make meaningful choices—at work and in love—shapes life satisfaction. It’s a gentle nudge to reflect: Are you choosing what you love, and loving what you’ve chosen?

The "whole child lens" focuses on nurturing gifted students beyond academics, addressing their social and emotional well-being. By considering their emotional intensity, developmental tasks, and unique challenges, educators and parents can support their overall growth, fostering resilience and well-rounded success in life.

Helping multicultural children find their sense of belonging is one of the most important gifts we can give them. As parents, we have the unique opportunity to guide them through the complexities of multiple cultural identities while supporting their emotional development.

When I moved to the U.S. from Taiwan in 2010, I never imagined that I would one day raise a daughter in a multicultural environment. Fast forward 15 years, and here I am, raising a seven-year-old mixed racial girl who was born in the Netherlands, and ready for new challenges.