ISBN:
9781000917383
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (131 pages)
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Abstract:
Parenting From the Heart is a fresh, accessible, authoritative pocket book for helping your gifted, bright, or creative child become resilient and psychologically vibrant, both in and out of the classroom!.
Abstract:
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 The Search for Optimal Mental Health: Successful Parenting -- Glossary of Terms Found in This Book and in the Gifted Literature -- Notes -- References -- 2 Grandma's Rules to Help You Become a Cool Parent -- Grandma's Parenting Rules -- Model Good Behavior -- Change Harmful Patterns -- Be More in the Present -- Concluding Comments -- Seven Additional Rules -- Note -- References -- 3 What Are Strengths of the Heart? -- Concluding Comments -- References -- 4 Emotional Intelligence Makes a Difference -- What Is EI? -- Why EI Matters -- General Tips On Promoting Emotional Intelligence -- Concluding Comments -- References -- 5 Character Strengths Make a Difference -- What Are Character Strengths? -- Why Character Strengths Matter? -- General Tips On Promoting Character Strengths -- Family Meetings -- Journaling -- Bibliotherapy -- Concluding Comments -- References -- 6 Social Skills Make a Difference -- What Are Social Skills? -- Why Social Skills Matter -- General Tips On Promoting Social Skills -- Family Meetings -- Concluding Comments -- Note -- References -- 7 Frequently Asked Questions By Parents -- What Is the Impact of Giftedness On My Child's Psychological Well-Being? -- What Can We Parents Do to Ensure That Our Gifted Child Is Successful? -- What About Suicide? Are Gifted Kids at Greater Risk Or More Vulnerable for Suicide? -- Concluding Comments -- Notes -- References -- 8 Concluding Thoughts -- Concluding Comments -- 1. Accept That Your Child Is Different -- 2. Become an Expert On Giftedness and Gifted Education -- 3. Learn to Advocate for Your Child -- 4. Pick Your Battles and Don't Sweat the Small Stuff -- 5. Encourage Your Child's Strengths -- 6. Celebrate Persistence and Grit -- 7. Promote and Embrace Balance.
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