The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child

All you need to know to meet your child's emotional, social, and academic needs

By Sarah Herbert Robbins, MEd

Format: Paperback

SKU# W5921

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Raising a gifted child is both a joy and a challenge. Gifted and exceptional children can seem self-sufficient, but it takes more than intelligence to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Your child need your support and advocacy in school, in social situations, and even at home. This guide shows you how to encourage and foster your gifted child from birth to adolescence, including information on

How to determine if your child is gifted
Options for school programs and activities
Dealing with perfectionism and stress
Setting realistic and healthy goals for your child
Ensuring proper socialization and friendship
Coping with jealousy and bullying from other children

Packed with useful and professional advice, this is a reassuring guide to help your gifted child grow, thrive, and develop his talents.

Sarah Herbert Robbins, Med is a curriculum development specialist with advanced degrees in designing programs for gifted children. She currently provides training workshops as well as counseling services for parents of gifted children and teaching professionals. She is a former elementary school teacher with direct experience teaching gifted students in both traditional and self-contained classroom environments as well as gifted programs in public school settings. Sarah currently offers advice, posts news pieces, and shares her methods for parenting gifted children on her website, www.parentinggiftedkids.com.

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