- ISBN13: 9781593633448
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Product Description
From the author of the nation’s most popular blog on parenting gifted children, comes the definitive how-to handbook for parents, Raising a Gifted Child: A Parenting Success Handbook. Raising gifted children isn’t easy, but when armed with the practical knowledge and tools in this exciting book, parents can navigate the maze of raising bright kids, leading to success in school and beyond.
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Raising a Gifted Child: A Parenting Success Handbook
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#1 by Richard A. Fink on February 18, 2010 - 9:11 am
Carol Fertig, the author, is my sister. I’ll tell you that up front. She sent me a copy of her book and I thought, “Well, I guess I’d better read a chapter or two just out of sense of duty.” I did not think it would really interest me. Well, guess what! I started reading it and I found that I was enjoying it very much, and I was finding a lot of information that was useful to me as a grandparent. I ended up reading the entire book, and it held my attention the entire time.
Carol’s book is well-written in a style that would appeal to parents as opposed to an academic. After all, it was for parents that she wrote it. Individual subjects are treated in a clear and concise manner. So much of what Carol says just makes good sense when you think about it. One of the things that I loved about the book is how she points out that every child has strengths and weaknesses, but almost every child is gifted in some way. It is the goal of parents and teachers to identify those strengths and gently cultivate them.
I read this book from the perspective of a grandparent rather than that of parent. I came to the conclusion that this is an excellent book for grandparents, too. As grandparents, we often play a role of mentor to our grandchildren. Carol addresses mentoring in some detail, and this is the part of the book that I found to be most helpful to me as a grandparent.
I highly recommend this book. It is good reading for parents, but for grandparents, too. Frankly, I think this book would be good reading for all parents and grandparents as almost every child is gifted in some way.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Midwest Book Review on February 18, 2010 - 11:23 am
One could have all the talent in the world, but if it isn’t nurtured, it’ll go to waste. “Raising a Gifted Child: A Parenting Success Handbook” is a guide to parents who want to give their talented children all the tools they need to maximize their potential for the future. Just like those with learning disabilities, the other extreme need special care to assist them, and “Raising a Gifted Child” should be in the bookshelf of every parent of a gifted child.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Robin S. Dilg on February 18, 2010 - 2:00 pm
All parents would benefit from reading Carol’s book because we all want our little “Star” to be the best they can be. But how do we deal with the downside of being gifted? Carol covers the good, the bad and the downright enlightening viewpoint that even “disabled” are gifted. As a social worker I love her wholesome, healthy approaches – relax a little she says, listen to your kids. I loved Chapter 8 because I think mentoring helps both the mentor and the child because it is about connectedness. Find out more from Carol – I want a second book telling us more about how to help the underachiever. My own gifted child suffered because his mom(a social butterfly) didn’t get that he was brillant but socially struggling. I wish I’d had Carol’s book. I’m making sure my children have her book and I’m recommending it to my peers and clients and to you.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by M. Turner on February 18, 2010 - 3:16 pm
I have read a lot of books on raising gifted kids, but this one is a bit different. It assumes you know what you’re dealing with, and then gives you a wealth of resources for everything from homeschooling to summer camps. If you just figured out you have a gifted/talented child I don’t think I’d start here, but it’s absolutely worth getting as a resource to turn to when you want to figure out how to supplement your child’s learning.
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by TexasReader on February 18, 2010 - 3:52 pm
I am a big fan of Prufrock’s Gifted Child Education Blog, so I am pleased about Carol’s new book.
This book is well laid out and Carol has a very easy-going style, punctuated with interesting anecdotes.
This book will be the focal point of my reference materials.
I hope Carol follows up with another, I can hardly wait!
Rating: 5 / 5