The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids
For Ages 10 and Under
Free Spirit Publishing · Print & ebook · August 6, 2013
Help gifted children realize they’re not alone, they’re not “weird,” and being smart is a bonus, not a burden.
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- Who it’s for
- A friendly guide to growing up gifted, with practical advice for pressures big and small.
- Themes
- Gifted identity and belonging, Perfectionism and expectations, Bullying and friendships
- Genres
- Gifted Education, Parenting Special Needs, Child Psychology
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Help gifted children realize they’re not alone, they’re not “weird,” and being smart is a bonus, not a burden. Based on a survey of 1,000 gifted kids, this retitled edition of the classic Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide is fully updated with the latest research. Readers learn how to cope with high expectations, perfectionism, labels, bullying, friendships, and more. Upbeat, informative, friendly, and compact, The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids is a must for young gifted children.
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At a time when many school gifted programs are scaling back, it’s more important than ever for kids to have this essential guide to growing up gifted. Survival Guides for Kids Helping Kids Help Themselves® Straightforward, friendly, and loaded with practical advice, the Free Spirit Survival Guides for Kids give kids the tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. With plenty of realistic examples and bright illustrations, they are accessible, encouraging, kid-friendly, and even life-changing.
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A friendly guide to growing up gifted, with practical advice for pressures big and small.
Come here for
- Reassurance about perfectionism, labels, and bullying
- A warm take on giftedness and friendship
Expect
- Practical advice for high expectations and feeling less alone
- An upbeat reminder that being smart is a bonus
Where it sits
| Child Psychology | 42% |
|---|---|
| Gifted Education | 38% |
| Parenting Special Needs | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- School & Education
- Self-Esteem & Independence
- Neurodiversity
- Authors
- Judy Galbraith
- Publisher
- Free Spirit Publishing
- Published
- August 6, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Gifted identity and belonging · Perfectionism and expectations · Bullying and friendships
- Reading lane
- School & Education