blondeviolin Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I know I've seen a few recommendations here. :bigear: If you've got any suggestions about strong-willed/stubborn ones, I'll take those too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utkallie Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I have been enjoying reading Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students. I'm not really sure how it would work for a stubborn child but the tips recommended in the book have been helpful with my overly emotional perfectionist preschooler. http://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intensity-Gifted-Students-Explosive/dp/1593634900/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320706703&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2smartones Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I like Academic Advocacy for Gifted Children: A Parent’s Complete Guide (formerly titled Empowering Gifted Minds: Educational Advocacy That Works) by Barbara (Bobbie) Gilman. It's meant for PS parents, but there's a lot of benefit for HS parents, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 This one has been the most helpful for me: http://www.amazon.com/Parents-Guide-Gifted-Children/dp/0910707790 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar7709 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I have been enjoying reading Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students. I'm not really sure how it would work for a stubborn child but the tips recommended in the book have been helpful with my overly emotional perfectionist preschooler. http://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intensity-Gifted-Students-Explosive/dp/1593634900/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320706703&sr=8-1 :iagree: This book was fantastic for me and really helped me work with my strong-willed DS. Definitely gave me some more tricks for my parenting "toolbox" and helped me see that what often looks like an immature tantrum is the result of a gifted mind frustrated with his surroundings. I gave additional copies of this book to his grandma and his K teacher, before I ultimately pulled him out for homeschooling. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonyartmom Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I am reviewing this for LibraryThing and have found it helpful and practical. 10 Things Not To Say To Your Gifted Child - by Nancy N. Heilbronner Most helpful and addresses the emotional aspects of having a gifted child (or being gifted in general). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanM Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 My favorite book for strong-willed children is "Raising Your Spirited Child." The author has some other great books too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenbrdsly Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 This isn't a book recommendation, but I wrote a piece on my blog called Harnessing a Racehorse that you might really relate to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubiac Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Everything by Miraca Gross is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 This thread has some good suggestions for books on teaching / parenting gifted children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacongirl Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 :iagree::iagree: My favorite book for strong-willed children is "Raising Your Spirited Child." The author has some other great books too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Our school district had James Delisle, the author of Parenting Gifted Kids, speak last night. I haven't read the book, but I had tears in my eyes for the entire two hours. He reminded me how difficult (intense) it can be to be gifted. My poor kids. So much weight on their shoulders at all times. Their ideas, passions and worries keep them up at night. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I know I've seen a few recommendations here. :bigear: If you've got any suggestions about strong-willed/stubborn ones, I'll take those too! http://www.amazon.com/Educating-Gifted-Child-Vicki-Caruana/dp/1581343566 For the strong-willed part, I found James' Dobson's book very helpful, the older one on the strong-willed child. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_7?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=dobson+strong+willed+child&sprefix=Dobson I also found http://www.amazon.com/How-Really-Love-Your-Child/dp/0781439124/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1321645848&sr=1-1 helpful. I've read other things, but I didn't notice these in a quick scan, at least not 2 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umm Dardaa Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Which books would you all suggest, for a child that is only 4 yrs. of age? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonyartmom Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I am giving away a copy of this book on my blog...ends tonight. You can read a review there as well. Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) I checked out about 10 books mentioned in this thread from the library. I am taking them on my vacation this week and will read, read, read. At first glance through a few titles, I am baffled because dd8 doesn't seem to fit so much of what I'm reading. Yet, she fits about 22/25 of Dr. Silverman's list here. No, we haven't tested. She baffles me in a delightful way. :) We just know that life was in black & white before she came into our lives from China. Now life is technicolor. :bigear: ETA: This list is intriguing. I never knew allergies & asthma would have any connection/correlation to giftedness. Dd has trouble with both -- among other things on that list. Edited November 21, 2011 by Beth in SW WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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