Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Gifted Children (Paperback)

Introduction Chapter 1 Understand What Giftedness Is . . . and What It Is Not Speaking of First Impressions . . . Reality Sets In Avoid at All Costs Just a Word on Leveling Talking the Talk Gifted Children Speak Out Chapter 2 Know the Distinction Between “Better At” and “Better Than” On Suffering Fools Gladly Oh! The Silly Things We Do! Loneliness and Being Alone: A Fine-Line Distinction Gifted Children Speak Out Chapter 3 Stop Paying Interest on a Bill You Never Owed The Wonderful Wizard of OEs The OEs in More Depth The Journey Begins . . . Gifted Children Speak Out Chapter 4 Take Charge of Your Child’s Education The “Error” of Inclusion The Underground Guide to Getting Your Way Conclusion Gifted Children Speak Out Chapter 5 Appreciate That Less Than Perfect Is More Than Acceptable Always Read the P.S. Conclusion Gifted Children Speak Out Chapter 6 Living the Nuanced Life Nuance #1: The Myth of Underachievement Nuance #2: The Straw Dog of Gender Bias Nuance #3: Fulfillment Through Philosophy Conclusion Gifted Children Speak Out Chapter 7 Deep Roots, Long Branches: Using the Past to Understand the Present The Research Says . . . A Note About Depression On Crossing Bridges Prematurely The Gifted Adult as a Role Model Conclusion Gifted Children Speak Out Chapter 8 Write Your Dreams in Pencil Goal Setting That Matters Get a Job! And if They Don’t Want to Go to College? Stepping Back . . . Stepping Out Gifted Children Speak Out Chapter 9 Make a Life, Not Just a Living The Importance of Importance Teaching Gifted Kids to Care: Character Development in Action “Being” Versus “Doing” Gifted Grown Ups Speak Out Chapter 10 Life Is Not a Race to See Who Can Get to the End the Fastest In Praise of Elitism On the Other Hand . . . Closing Time Gifted Children Give Thanks References Resources for Parents of Gifted Kids About the Author