Teaching children how to manage their intense emotions is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting or educating gifted children. Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelings provides a much-needed resource for parents and educators for understanding of why gifted children are so extreme in their behavior and how to
Teaching children how to manage their intense emotions is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting or educating gifted children. Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelings provides a much-needed resource for parents and educators for understanding of why gifted children are so extreme in their behavior and how to manage the highs and lows that accompany emotional intensity. Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style, this revised and updated second edition contains additional chapters addressing temperament and personality development, as well as expanded role-plays and strategies designed to show parents and teachers how to interact and guide gifted children in a way that teaches them how to recognize, monitor, and adjust their behavior. Updated resources and worksheets make this practical resource a must-read for anyone wishing to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of gifted children.
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented 2016 Legacy Book Award Winner – Parent
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Brilliant theory. Totally unrealistic advice. Impractical. Awkward language. The longer I read it the more dissatisfied I became with this book. Initially I was very pleased. I am ultimately glad I bought it and read it, mainly because it gave me a new way to think about my son. The concepts and the way it prompts you to conceive of your children are all fundamentally good. The book itself is entirely too short on translating this knowledge into practical action.There are case studies, and I like them. I like the range of the behaviours and symptoms in the…
I finally understand my daughter For the first time in six years, I understand my daughter.I have always loved her, but from the time she was an infant something was very different about my precious pumpkin, and not always in a good way. She has always had VERY strong emotions. When she is happy she is HAPPY and when she is upset or disappointed, my goodness. It soon became apparent that she has a knack for language. With very minimal help from me she was reading at about a second grade level in two languages when…
Eye opening I am blessed with two highly capable children. Now that they are 8 and 10, i just finished has book and FINALLY feel that I understand the root causes of their struggles and challenges, and have tools at hand to help all of us survive this adventure! In fact, I think we will come out in great shape, thanks largely to this book. If your kid is consistently boggling your mind at their maturity and abilities combined with incredibly intense emotions (dramatically out of proportion to the…