Have you ever picked up a book that you wished you had read a long time ago – maybe at a time when you could have truly helped your own children by utilizing the information in the book? Well, that is exactly how I felt about the book, A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children by James T. Webb, Janet T. Gore, Edward Amend and Arlene DeVries.
Filled with wisdom, insights and practical tools, A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children, offers parents a deep understanding of the complexities of every gifted child and underscores the importance of parents in the life of a gifted child. The topics covered in the book the following:
1. Definition of Giftedness
2. Characteristics of Gifted Children
3. Communication: The Key to Relationships
4. Motivation, Enthusiasm and Underachievement
5. Establishing Discipline and Teaching Self-Management
6. Intensity, Perfectionism and Stress
7. Idealism, Unhappiness and Depression
8. Acquaintances, Friends and Peers
9. Family Relationships: Siblings and Only Children
10. Values, Traditions and Uniqueness
11. Complexities of Successful Parenting
12. Children Who Are Twice-Exceptional
13. How Schools Identify Gifted Children
14. Finding a Good Educational Fit
15. Finding Professional Help
With an abundance of resources, suggested readings and a complete list of references, this book is a must-read for everyone interested in helping all gifted children soar to their true potential.