High IQ Kids: Collected Insights, Information, and Personal Stories from the Experts

Edited by Deborah Robson (2007, Free Spirit, 19.95)
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The most gifted kids often get the least help in school. It's assumed they're smart enough to succeed on their own, plus teachers (and parents) feel out of their depth with these unique kids. A blend of scholarly articles, personal stories, practical strategies, and entertaining essays from parents, educators, authors, researchers, and other experts, this book addresses the joys and challenges of teaching and raising, living with and understanding exceptionally gifted kids of all ages. [6" x 9"...270 pages]

The Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Kids: Understanding & Guiding Their Development

by Tracy Cross (2005, Prufrock Press, 19.95)
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A leading authority on the psychology of gifted children offers advice and encouragement for both parents and teachers. In a thoughtful, conversational style, the author offers an in-depth look at the complex social and emotional issues faced by gifted children. [6" x 9"...207 pages]

Hothouse Kids: The Dilemma of the Gifted Child

by Alissa Quart (2006, Penguin, 24.95/hardback)
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A provocative examination of the enormous pressures being brought to bear today on children designed as "gifted"—by both schools and parents—and how all of the special programs, classes, and competitions meant to ensure they will be highly successful can have serious "revenge effects" and troubling long-term consequences. [6" x 9"...272 pages]

Helping Gifted Children Soar: A Practical Guide for Parents & Teachers

by Carol Strip (2001, Great Potential Press, 19.95)
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Educates parents and teachers about important gifted issues. Some of the more compelling topics are: evaluating classroom programs, forming parent support groups, choosing appropriate curriculum, meeting social and emotional needs, and surviving the ups and downs. [6" x 9"...270 pages]

Keeping Your Kids Out Front Without Kicking Them from Behind: How to Nurture High-Achieving Athletes, Scholars, and Performing Artists

by Ian Tofler (2000, Jossey-Bass, 25.00/hardback)
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A guide for moms and dads of talented and gifted children. The authors present a seven-step approach that offers guidance for establishing healthy boundaries between parents' ambitions and the needs of their talented children. Plus, clear-cut instructions for helping children balance achievement with happiness. School counselors will find much here to pass along to parents. [6” x 9”...227 pages]

You Know Your Child Is Gifted When…: A Beginner's Guide to Life on the Bright Side

by Judy Galbraith (2000, Free Spirit, 10.95)
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A light-hearted introduction to life with a gifted child. This book blends humorous cartoons and lively illustrations with solid information on giftedness—its characteristics, challenges, and joys. A book that helps parents and educators learn the basics of what makes gifted kids "tick" and how they can support their unique abilities. Grades K-6. [6” x 6”...120 pages]

The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How to Understand, Live with, & Stick Up for Your Gifted Child

by Sally Walker (2002, Free Spirit, 14.95)
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A good place to turn for facts, insights, strategies, and sound advice. Parents will learn what giftedness is (and isn't), how kids are identified as gifted, how to live with their gifted children, how to prevent perfectionism, when to get help, and much more. [6” x 9”...152 pages]

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