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You know your child is gifted when . . . your three-year-old programs your VCR. Or your five-year-old gives you permission to use the dictionary during Scrabble. Or your eight-year-old solves your computer problems.
Parenting a gifted child can be a mixed blessing. It helps to know what to look for, what to expect, and what other parents have experienced. This light-hearted introduction to life with a gifted child is a great place to start.
Humorous cartoons and lively illustrations blend with solid information on giftedness-its characteristics, challenges, and joys. First-person stories from parents who have been there offer reassurance and insights. As you smile at the pictures and anecdotes, you'll learn what sets gifted kids apart and how you can support your child's unique abilities.
Perfect for parents, it's also recommended for teachers, childcare providers, counselors, and others who work with children.
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August 15, 2000: An entry level book for parents of children ages two to eight. Includes characteristics of gifted, descriptions of terms used in gifted education, perfectionism, parenting the gifted child, working with the schools, the rights of parents, etc. Has resources that include book titles, organizations and web sites. A gem that should be the first book that parents, grandparents and child care personnel read when they wonder 'Is this child gifted?'.