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Based on surveys with more than 5,000 gifted adolescents and young
adults, "If I'm So Smart, Why Aren't the Answers Easy?" sheds light
on the day-to-day experiences and stories of those growing up
gifted. In their own enlightening words, teens share their
experiences with giftedness, including aspects like friendships and
fitting in with peers, school struggles and successes, worries
about the future, and their family lives. By allowing teens to
share their real-life stories firsthand, the book gives readers a
self-study guide to the successes and pitfalls of being gifted
teens in a world not always open to their unique and diverse needs.
While reading, teens will be able to reflect on their own
experiences through the engaging journaling and thought experiments
included throughout the book, and their parents and teachers will
enjoy hearing directly from other students about the topics their
gifted teens face daily.
"Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful
Children" provides a humorous, engaging, and encouraging look at
raising gifted children today. James R. Delisle, Ph.D., offers
practical, down-to-earth advice that will cause parents to
reexamine the ways they perceive and relate to their children.
Dr. Delisle puts forward 10 tips to parents of gifted
children--ideas that reflect attitude and approach and allow for
introspection and change, rather than quick, do-it-tonight
solutions. Some topics of interest include understanding a child's
giftedness, working with the school system, dealing with
perfectionism in gifted kids, and being adult role models for
children. Along the way, stories from gifted children and their
parents provide insight into the lives of these individuals.
What sets this book apart from other books for parents of gifted
kids is its expansion beyond mere platitudes. Dr. Delisle's tips go
beyond the basics, focusing on attitude, reflection, and subtle
changes, rather than specific, cookie-cutter recipes for action.
The 10 tips suggested and expanded upon in this book include:
understanding what giftedness is . . . and what it is not;
understanding the differences between gifted kids and their
agemates; understanding the personality traits of gifted kids,
including overexcitabilities; taking charge of your child's
education; understanding the issue of perfectionism in gifted kids;
examining social nuances and myths related to giftedness; examining
the similarities parents share with their gifted children; setting
reasonable goals; helping gifted children make a difference in the
lives of others; and remembering that gifted children are kids
first and gifted second.For additional advice on parenting gifted
kids, see "Barefoot Irreverence," "Encouraging Your Child's Math
Talent," "Encouraging Your Child's Science Talent," "Encouraging
Your Child's Writing Talent," and "Smart Kids With Learning
Difficulties."
Educational ResourceRead an Interview With the Author
Author James Delisle, Ph.D., talks candidly about his experiences
with parenting and teaching gifted kids, and how he used those
experiences to write "Parenting Gifted Kids." This interview offers
a personal, insightful look into the life of one of the nation's
most popular experts on gifted children. To read a transcript of
his interview, click here.Check Out a Sample Chapter From This
Book
"Understanding What Giftedness Is . . . And What It Is Not," is an
engaging, interesting excerpt from "Parenting Gifted Kids." This
chapter looks at the many viewpoints, conceptions, and definitions
of giftedness that exist. To read this sample chapter, click here
Creating Kind and Compassionate Kids offers lessons and activities
that promote problem solving and social-emotional learning,
allowing students in grades 3-6 to become more aware of themselves
and others who share their world. Each lesson: Addresses both
cognitive and affective skills, enhancing students' appreciation of
themselves and others. Encourages students to think creatively and
critically. Teaches vital affective skills, such as empathy,
tolerance, compassion, communication, and leadership. Includes one
or more samples of student work to guide students' responses. Has
been tested by teachers in multiple classrooms with students of all
ability levels. With its focus on relevant, lasting learning
experiences that encourage social and emotional growth, Creating
Kind and Compassionate Kids is a resource that teachers will turn
to again and again. Grades 3-6
Teachers are always looking for activities that not only enhance
the mechanics of writing-grammar, spelling, and syntax-but also
allow students to express themselves in creative and personal ways.
Creating Strong Kids Through Writing is the perfect resource for
teachers seeking quick, ready-to-use writing lessons that encourage
social and emotional growth, personal development, introspection,
and innovative thinking in students. Each of the 20 lessons has
been classroom-tested with students of all ability levels in grades
4-8, and each lesson contains one or more samples of student work
to help guide and inspire student writers. Creating Strong Kids
Through Writing is a resource teachers will turn to again and again
when they seek writing lessons that, although short in duration,
are lasting in their personal impact on student growth. Grades 4-8
Understanding Your Gifted Child From the Inside Out provides an
engaging and encouraging look at raising gifted children today. A
follow-up to the best-selling Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for
Raising Happy and Successful Children, this new edition focuses on
the social and emotional aspects of giftedness, highlighting new
information on the issues of perfectionism, self-advocacy,
underachievement, mindfulness, and the impact of technology on
gifted kids' relationships. The book also features a section on
life beyond college, for those readers whose children are no longer
children. Understanding Your Gifted Child From the Inside Out
features real-life stories about the lives of gifted children and
how they and their parents recognize and enjoy the many
intellectual talents and social and emotional insights they
possess. Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented 2019 Legacy
Book Award Winner - Parenting
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