This article describes a counseling service for parents of gifted and talented children in Brazil. The main purpose of this service is providing an opportunity for parents to receive information on giftedness, share experiences with other families, and discuss strategies to be implemented in the familial context to enhance and cultivate children's abilities. An evaluation of the service by the participants and coordinators is provided. The importance of guiding families of gifted and talented children is discussed as well as the problems faced by these families.
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