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A prodigy is a child younger than 10 years old who shows astounding proficiency in one or more artistic or academic fields. These remarkable youngsters have inspired wonder and awe. And at certain ...

Raising a child prodigy presents unique challenges. Parents must nurture exceptional talent while ensuring a normal childhood. Nandini Kochhar, mother of Aaryaveer Kochhar, a nine-year-old recognized ...

In the first few decades of the 20th century, child prodigies became national celebrities. Much like the movie stars, industrial titans and heavyweight champs of the day, their exploits were glorified ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Advait Kolarkar is a child prodigy. If you don’t believe me, look at his art. He’s been painting since 8 months old and had his first exhibit at 2 years old! “I can get inspired ...

We grow up believing that greatness reveals itself early. The chess prodigy, the child violinist, the teenage Olympian—these stories dominate our imagination. We assume that to be the best, you have ...

At age 6, Mozart performed at the court of the Prince-elect Maximilian II of Bavaria. At age 8, Joy Foster represented Jamaica in table tennis at the Caribbean championships in Trinidad. What do the ...

(SOUNDBITE)(Greek) STELIOS KERASIDIS SAYING: “I know it's not easy to change the world, but it's worth it to try. Us children, we have the right to peace. (English): Please stop this war.” “I couldn’t ...

Many prodigies come from affluent or middle-class backgrounds and had parents who were in similar fields. Many of these parents encouraged, and even promoted, their child’s outsized abilities.