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Parenting the Smart Kid 25 Tips No One Told You About Raising Gifted Teens

Parenting the Smart Kid 25 Tips No One Told You About Raising Gifted Teens

Parents of Smart Kids know they can have complex social emotional and intellectual needs. This resource condenses the wisdom and experience of teachers and school leaders who have experienced thousands of students with the same needs into 25 key tips for parents seeking to help their Smart Kids thrive. Featuring 25 illustrated strategies for navigating situations unique to Smart Kids with confident informed support given every step of the way this book covers topics such as: What to do when a Smart Kid thinks they are smarter than everyone else. How to motivate a Smart Kid who is bored of school. How are the Smart Kid perfectionist and procrastinator related? It’s not all bad. How to navigate alternatives to regular school classes and other acceleration opportunities. Where to find valuable mentors in your community. When and how to act when the Smart Kid is too cool for school. What are the benefits and costs of homeschooling Smart Kids? Parents have great power in schools. Know when and how to use your power. What to do when the Smart Kid finally has a class that is not easy. And much more! Parents are not alone on this complex journey. Take each tip and apply it. Watch Smart Kids thrive with an informed and confident parent. Full of relevant tried-and-true suggestions that are immediately implementable solutions to the common challenges of parenting Smart Kids this invaluable resource is a must-have for parents seeking to confidently navigate the exciting and challenging journey of their Smart Kid's teen years. | Parenting the Smart Kid 25 Tips No One Told You About Raising Gifted Teens

GBP 16.99
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Smart Kid Terminology 25 Terms to Help Gifted Learners See Themselves and Find Success

Smart Kid Terminology 25 Terms to Help Gifted Learners See Themselves and Find Success

Smart Kid Terminology is your go-to resource for helping gifted and advanced learners identify and work through their feelings thoughts and experiences in relevant accessible terms. The illustrations and descriptive definitions in this book demystify educational terminology that can often be dense and difficult to understand. Each section features a description example of the term in action and a solution with recommendations for practice. Light-hearted and encouraging this book covers terms like perfectionist procrastinator bored in school isolation by choice and more! For young learners this book is a guide for identifying and expressing their feelings. For parents it provides a tool to help them develop coping strategies together and for teachers and counselors it’s an essential starting point for understanding the needs and emotions of their most advanced students. | Smart Kid Terminology 25 Terms to Help Gifted Learners See Themselves and Find Success

GBP 16.99
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Outdoor Play for Healthy Little Minds Practical Ideas to Promote Children’s Wellbeing in the Early Years

Outdoor Play for Healthy Little Minds Practical Ideas to Promote Children’s Wellbeing in the Early Years

This essential resource is designed to help busy early years practitioners to support the mental health of young children through outdoor play. Promoting social and emotional wellbeing in childhood has never been more important and outdoor play is a crucial tool to build resilience develop healthy relationships and boost self-esteem. Using relatable case studies that demonstrate achievable change the book is full of practical advice and strategies for exploring nature in both natural and man-made landscapes and includes guidance on how to co-create inviting play spheres with children. Each chapter provides: Adaptable and cost-effective activities designed to help children feel more confident and connected to the world around them. Case studies and reflective opportunities to prompt practitioners to consider and develop their own practice. An accessible and engaging format with links to theorists risk assessment and individual schemas. Outdoor play allows young children to explore who they are and what they can do. It supports them as they learn to think critically take risks and form a true sense of belonging with their peers and with the wider community. This is an indispensable resource for practising and trainee early years practitioners Reception teachers and childminders as they facilitate outdoor play in their early years setting. | Outdoor Play for Healthy Little Minds Practical Ideas to Promote Children’s Wellbeing in the Early Years

GBP 14.99
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The Work-Smart Academic Planner Revised Edition (Wire-Bound Paperback) Write It Down Get It Done

The Work-Smart Academic Planner Revised Edition (Wire-Bound Paperback) Write It Down Get It Done

From executive skills experts Peg Dawson and Richard Guare the 8 ½” x 11” academic planner that has helped thousands of students in grades 6–12 is now revised and updated. It provides an all-in-one resource for keeping track of assignments and due dates while developing the crucial executive skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. Students are given the tools to get organized manage their time learn study strategies create daily/weekly study plans and stay on track. They are also guided to evaluate their own executive skills in order to target their weaknesses and capitalize on strengths. In addition to simplified planner pages the revised edition has an improved Studying for Tests form. User-friendly features: *Convenient spiral binding. *Three-hole punched to fit in a binder (with a new slimmer profile). *Reproducible planning forms that can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. *Undated daily and monthly calendars for one academic year. *Online-only User's Guide for school psychologists educators coaches and parents (www. guilford. com/work-smart-guide). See also the authors' Coaching Students with Executive Skills Deficits which provides additional resources and guidance for professionals working with this population plus the authoritative Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents Third Edition. Also from Dawson and Guare: Smart but Scattered parenting guides and a self-help guide for adults. | The Work-Smart Academic Planner Revised Edition (Wire-Bound Paperback) Write It Down Get It Done

GBP 14.99
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Parenting from the Heart Raising Resilient and Successful Smart Kids

Parenting from the Heart Raising Resilient and Successful Smart Kids

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! Engaging chapters explore how to support your child’s social-emotional development through teaching reinforcing and modeling the author’s research-based framework “strengths of the heart ” championing the dynamic trio of Emotional Intelligence social skills and character strengths. Featuring diverse illustrative examples effective interventions and frequently asked questions to help you put concepts into practice this book offers essential information for raising and supporting responsible caring empathic and resilient gifted children. This book is a must read for all caregivers seeking to get ahead of potential behavioral academic and social challenges while building a healthy foundation to become a calm reflective and thoughtful parent. | Parenting from the Heart Raising Resilient and Successful Smart Kids

GBP 12.99
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Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest

Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest

Whether you're a young adult who is stalled on the journey to independence-or a concerned parent still sharing the family nest-this compassionate book is for you. Providing a fresh perspective on the causes of failure to launch the expert authors present a 10-step plan that helps grown kids and parents work together to achieve liftoff. Learn why brain-based executive skills such as planning organization and time management are so important to success and what you can do to strengthen them. You get downloadable practical tools for figuring out what areas to target building skills identifying a desired career path and making a customized action plan. Vivid stories of other families navigating the same challenges (including father and son Richard and Colin Guare) reveal what kind of parental support is productive-and when to let go. | Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest

GBP 14.99
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Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation

Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation

“He’s so smart but he’s no longer interested in school-or any 'offline' activities. ” “She used to love sports but now she just mopes around. ” “My kid has turned into such a slacker!” Sound familiar? If you're wondering how your bright motivated little kid became such an unmotivated adolescent you're not alone. Fortunately help is at hand! In this compassionate guide psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the “right” school teacher or coach to get back on track. Instead Dr. Braaten helps you understand the myriad biological psychological and social factors that affect motivation and get to know your own child's unique strengths weaknesses and personality traits better. Gain vital tools for tackling the motivational problems that are so pervasive today-and build a plan to boost your child’s confidence and engagement in life. | Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation

GBP 14.99
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