Your child reads three grade levels above their age. He or she finds more common ground with older kids and adults, and spends much time with them. Your little one contemplates the meaning of the world and is inordinately upset with small imperfections. Your child is impatient with routine, repetitive schoolwork and finds it boring. He or she may feel alone and different, and does not find the conversations of peers intriguing.

Your progeny is most likely intellectually gifted, and he or she would benefit from gifted programs at school. Alternatively, radical acceleration or "grade skipping" might make school more interesting for him or her. Find activities that interest the child, and encourage him or her to learn more about themselves. You may need to advocate for your child in school.

Frustratingly enough, if a child's school performance is good, many teachers and school administrators insist that no intervention is needed, which can sour extraordinarily bright young minds on academics and learning.

Gifted kids are lucky they possess advanced skills and a qualitatively enhanced way of perceiving their universes. However, as the author notes, being different can have several drawbacks: Other kids may ridicule gifted students. A gifted child may feel alone when grouped with others of the same age, and may have difficulty with authority that does not cater to their learning style. Nonetheless, a gifted youngster has much potential to contribute to the world and may have a great time doing that!

Understanding Your Gifted Child From the Inside Out by James Delisle, 2018

I loved this book about gifted kids, and have read other informative books from this author.

Books on gifted kids
 

We have always heard about the 3 "R"s: reduce, reuse and recycle. In the idea of a zero waste effort, these are still important, but a focus on reducing waste may be the best way to help the environment. The planet no longer has as much landfill space available, and micro-plastic particles leach into the ground soil and contaminate our water supply. Doing things cheap, quick, and easy have come back to haunt us in a myriad of ways.

Reusing items is still a great idea. We need to recycle as well, but many items designated for recycling do not always make it to that destiny. Also, some are transported many miles, which means more fossil fuel emitted into our atmosphere. We should avoid consuming overpackaged products, and it might behoove us to live simply and avoid buying what we do not need.

Do you think it is possible to create your own shampoo, dish detergent, laundry cleaner, and floor wash solutions? These projects are surprisingly doable with certain ingredients used within a specified period of time (which means no preservatives). We can help the earth by going vegan since animal farming generates methane and uses much more water than plant farming. Other ideas include cooking instead of buying prepackaged meals, and not eating at food establishments that use disposable cutlery, napkins, and food containers. We can also use fewer cosmetic products or switch to natural versions.

The author points out that embarking on a zero waste lifestyle can radically change the way you perceive the world. First step: analyze your trash. Determine the most problematic areas by watching every item you trash for a week. Taking photographs of the rubbish can help. Once you have noted which types are trash are most voluminous, you can brainstorm ways to reduce your output. Determine if you can go without, or substitute with greener alternatives. Some things you can reuse, give away, or recycle.

Zero waste can allow you to achieve a more fulfilling, sustainable life. Going green is more visually appealing, too, because you can rid your life of clutter. You can get healthier by consuming more fresh produce that is home cooked. You can save money and valuable time, spending less time in stores and more time living life. You can feel empowered and good about the way that you are living.

Zero Waste: Simple Life Hacks to Drastically Reduce Your Trash by Shia Su, 2018

Once I started composting within the city nine months ago, I was amazed at how my trash shrunk to almost nothing—a small plastic bag per month.

Books about zero waste

bezero.org

Composting with Department of Sanitation New York

wastelandrebel.com