1 September 2004
Grandparent’s Guide to Gifted Children
Grandparents are very important in the lives of their gifted grandchildren. Gifted children may be perfectionistic, idealistic, impatient with others, and emotionally sensitive and temperamental. They often have an inner drive to learn and may ask questions until adult ears are tired. They are sometimes exhausting to be around. Grandparents can provide important emotional support for bright, talented children.
Grandparent’s Guide to Gifted Children includes information on:
Early signs of giftedness
Special needs of gifted children
Areas of concern
Unique roles of grandparents
Building a bond with a grandchild
Maximizing grandparenting
Education plans
When a grandparent is the parent
Leaving a personal legacy
De auteurs
James T. Webb, Ph.D.; Janet L. Gore, M.Ed.; Frances A. Karnes, Ph.D.; A. Stephen McDaniel, J.D., A.E.P., E.P.L.S.
Title
Grandparent’s Guide to Gifted Children
Author(s)
James T. Webb, Ph.D. et al
Publisher
Great Potential Press Inc. | ©2004
ISBN
9780910707688
Review
“…full of well-researched information and insightful tips… It will enhance the joy of being a grandparent! I highly recommend it.”
Jan Davidson, co-founder and president of the Davidson Institute for Talent Development and co-author of Genius Denied: How to stop wasting our bright young minds
“As a grandfather… I am amazed at the thorough coverage these authors present on such an intriguing subject. Absorbing!”
Bil Keane, creator of The Family Circus
“This very useful guide shows that grandparents are often in a better position to recognize and nurture talent and precocity than parents A valuable book.”
Hugh Downs, former 20/20 Anchor and author of Letter to a great grandson
