Nurturing Brilliance in Gifted Children (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781968396008)

Do you have a gifted child?

If so, you probably know that raising them isn't as easy as many people assume. Sometimes, their thinking outsmarts yours, and you often deal with strong emotions and their tendency towards perfectionism.

Your child has vast potential... but a gifted child can only reach that potential with the proper support.

The problem is that most schools give the most attention to their struggling learners, often leaving the children at the top of the class to manage on their own with very little support.

However, those children need to be challenged in a different way. They need to be encouraged and supported to develop their skills and discover what they're truly capable of, and they may also require assistance in other areas.

Gifted children often struggle with their social life... They yearn for friends who share their interests and passions and can match their thirst for interesting conversations... They usually need support in building their emotional resilience because when you're used to getting the answers right, one small mistake can feel devastating.

As their parent, you want to help them and ensure they get all the educational and emotional support they need-and this book is your answer.

This essential resource for parents provides everything you need to know to help your child reach their full potential. Inside, you'll discover:

• A deeper understanding of your child and their complex emotional needs
• What you can do to help your child deal with their perfectionism and anxiety... and why they sometimes seem to be underachieving
• How to create a stimulating home environment (with additional advice for managing behavior when conventional strategies don't work)
• Why your child needs to have a growth mindset (and what you can do to help them develop it)
• Practical strategies for helping your child develop their social skills and form meaningful friendships
• How to balance structure and freedom in their learning... and what this can do for their creativity and critical thinking skills
• The educational options you might not know about-and how to advocate for your child so they get precisely the stimulation they need
• Your essential guide to recognizing burnout-with practical strategies for helping your child manage stress
• The financial planning advice you're going to need to support your child's ongoing education

And much more.

Perhaps you've glanced at parenting books before, hoping that something will tell you how to give your child the emotional support they need... but if you've found them to be lacking, it's only because gifted children are facing unique challenges-and you need advice that recognizes this.

A gifted child has tremendous potential... but to achieve it, they need the correct input, both educationally and emotionally.

You can ensure they receive it.