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Smart parenting for smart kids nurturing your child's true potential

""My kid is smart, but ..." It takes more than school smarts to build a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges: Some are driven by perfectionism Some are afraid of effort, because they're used to instant success Some routinely butt heads with autho...

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Main Author: Kennedy-Moore, Eileen.
Other Authors: Lowenthal, Mark S., 1957-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, Ã2011.
Edition: 1st ed.
Subjects:
Gifted children.
Parents of gifted children.
Summary: ""My kid is smart, but ..." It takes more than school smarts to build a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges: Some are driven by perfectionism Some are afraid of effort, because they're used to instant success Some routinely butt heads with authority figures Some struggle to get along with their peers Some are outwardly successful but just don't feel good about themselves. This warm and practical book explains why and offers parents do-able strategies for raising capable, confident, and caring children. With wisdom and compassion, psychologists Eileen Kennedy-Moore and Mark S. Lowenthal describe specific approaches parents can use to guide children toward developing inner strength and outward empathy. Drawing from research as well as the authors' clinical experience, this book provides strategies for helping children learn to cope with feelings, build relationships, and embrace learning. It focuses on the essential skills children need to make the most of their abilities and find personal satisfaction"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description: xii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780470640050
0470640057
Author Notes: Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is a child and family clinical psychologist in Princeton, New Jersey. She is the author or coauthor of several books on children's feelings and friendships.
Mark S. Lowenthal, PsyD, has helped many children, teens, and their families during his twenty-two years as a clinical psychologist. His private practice is in Maplewood, New Jersey.

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