gifted children

Italy's Court of Cassation has ruled that money sent by parents to children via bank transfer, without a formal deed of donation, can be subject to an 8% gift tax. The decision is drawing wide attention in Italy, with commentators warning that ordinary family transfers may now face taxation unless properly documented as donations.

A new article examines rejection sensitivity in gifted and twice-exceptional children, exploring how heightened emotional responses to perceived criticism affect these students. Twice-exceptional children are both gifted and have learning differences, and the piece discusses how parents and educators can recognize and support kids whose intense reactions to rejection complicate their social and school lives.

An estimated $124 trillion is set to move from older Americans to younger generations in what analysts call the largest wealth transfer in history. Reporting from Kiplinger highlights that many retirees are not waiting until death to pass on their money, instead giving gifts and transferring assets to heirs during their lifetimes. The trend reflects concerns about taxes, longevity, and a desire to help children and grandchildren sooner.

Kiplinger warns that giving adult children a $100,000 early inheritance can carry hidden downsides, from gift and estate tax complications to effects on benefits eligibility, family dynamics and the giver's own retirement security. The piece outlines common mistakes parents make when transferring wealth early and suggests fixes, including timing gifts carefully, using annual exclusions and documenting intentions to avoid disputes.

A displaced family in Gaza is appealing for donations of as little as $25 — the price of one meal — to feed their children and cover daily survival needs. The fundraising appeal, hosted on the crowdfunding site Chuffed, emphasizes that even small gifts keep the family going amid ongoing food shortages. The appeal is drawing modest engagement as people share small-donation campaigns for Palestinian families.

Teachers' Day is being observed in Russia, with parents preparing flowers, gift certificates and food baskets for their children's class teachers. Discussions online focus on what gifts are appropriate and how families are dividing contributions, a recurring debate each year as the holiday prompts questions about gift-giving etiquette and spending among parents.

A personal finance discussion is circulating about parents planning to give their two children $300,000 this spring. The timing matters because Medicaid imposes a five-year look-back period on asset transfers: gifts made now would be outside the window by 2031, so if either parent later needs nursing home care, the money would not count against Medicaid eligibility. Commenters are weighing the legality and ethics of deliberately structuring gifts around the look-back rule.

A copy of Meghan Markle's children's book, apparently inscribed to Princess Eugenie with a personal handwritten note, has appeared for sale on eBay. The listing is drawing attention because of what it suggests about the private friendship between the two royals, and curiosity over how such a personal gift ended up on the open market and who is selling it.

Personal finance personality Suze Orman is cautioning parents against handing money to adult children to start a business, saying they should be prepared to lose every penny. Her advice is that any amount given should be treated as a gift, not a loan, since most new ventures fail and lending can strain family relationships. Her comments have circulated widely in personal finance discussions.

A new article explores rejection sensitivity in gifted and twice-exceptional children, examining how intense emotional responses to perceived criticism affect these kids and what parents and educators can do to support them. The piece is drawing attention among parents and educators discussing social-emotional needs that often accompany high ability and learning differences.

WIRED has published a gift guide aimed at people with newborns or young children, arguing that early parenting is exhausting and that well-chosen presents can ease the load. The piece rounds up practical gift ideas for new parents. It fits a broader seasonal push for helpful, rather than novelty, gifts for families adjusting to life with a baby.

A copy of Meghan Markle's children's book, inscribed to Princess Eugenie, has appeared for sale on eBay. The listing has drawn attention because of the personal royal connection, raising questions about how the signed copy ended up in public hands and whether the Princess parted with it knowingly.

Amazon's Kindle Kids 16GB e-reader is on sale for $123, a discount of $57. The kids-focused device comes with a kid-friendly cover, dark mode, USB-C charging, and weeks of battery life. Deal watchers are highlighting the price cut as a solid saving on a popular children's reading device.