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Summary: A Delightul Gem for Parents of Young Children.
Review: I LOVED this book! I got it in the mail and read the first 1/3 of it in the post office parking lot. It's easy to read, has amusing anecdotes, and is full of useful information.As the parent of a highly gifted 5 y/o, I've read most of what's out there for parents of gifted children. This book is great for someone who's just embarking upon the wondrous journey of knowing your child is gifted--or for someone who loves a gifted child and yet doesn't quite know what being gifted means.
I'll be giving this book as a gift to people for whom it's important to know my daughter's wants/needs for challenges and understanding, like teachers (especially those who don't have training in gifted education), relatives and others who are special to us. Thanks, Judy Galbraith and Ken Vinton for a great book!
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Summary: You Know Your Child is Gifted When...
Review: I LOVED this book! I received it in the mail, and read about 1/3 of it before I got out of the post office parking lot. It's easy to read, full of great information, not preachy nor too academic.
I have a highly gifted 5 y/o, and have read a lot of what's out there for parents of gifted children. This is a great book for parents who have just begun their journey of discovery with a gifted child--or anyone else who loves a gifted child, but doesn't know just exactly what "gifted" means.
Basic subjects are covered, like perfectionism and being gifted in some areas and not in others. Galbraith offers suggestions for keeping your child challenged, and coping with boundless energy and other parenting toughies.
I plan to give a copy of this book to anyone who wants/needs to understand my daughter's special needs and gifts, such as teachers (particularly those who haven't any experience with giftedness), extended family, etc. Thanks, Judy Galbraith and Ken Vinton for a nice addition to our library!
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Summary: You Know Your Child is Gifted When...
Review: I LOVED this book! I got it in the mail and read the first 1/3 of it in the post office parking lot. It's easy to read, has amusing anecdotes, and is full of useful information.
As the parent of a highly gifted 5 y/o, I've read most of what's out there for parents of gifted children. This book is great for someone who's just embarking upon the wondrous journey of knowing your child is gifted--or for someone who loves a gifted child and yet doesn't quite know what being gifted means.
I'll be giving this book as a gift to people for whom it's important to know my daughter's wants/needs for challenges and understanding, like teachers (especially those who don't have training in gifted education), relatives and others who are special to us. Thanks, Judy Galbraith and Ken Vinton for a great book!
Rating:
Summary: You Know Your Child is Gifted When...
Review: I LOVED this book! I received it in the mail, and read about 1/3 of it before I got out of the post office parking lot. It's easy to read, full of great information, not preachy nor too academic.
I have a highly gifted 5 y/o, and have read a lot of what's out there for parents of gifted children. This is a great book for parents who have just begun their journey of discovery with a gifted child--or anyone else who loves a gifted child, but doesn't know just exactly what "gifted" means.
Basic subjects are covered, like perfectionism and being gifted in some areas and not in others. Galbraith offers suggestions for keeping your child challenged, and coping with boundless energy and other parenting toughies.
I plan to give a copy of this book to anyone who wants/needs to understand my daughter's special needs and gifts, such as teachers (particularly those who haven't any experience with giftedness), extended family, etc. Thanks, Judy Galbraith and Ken Vinton for a nice addition to our library!
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Summary: Not Worth the Money
Review: I was disappointed that this book talked only about children identified as gifted when in preschool or earlier. The anecdotes and examples all refer to children less than 8, usually less than 6. It is not uncommon for a child to be identified or maybe even BECOME? gifted until later. I know several kids who weren't "certifiably" gifted until 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, even one in the 7th grade. I was hoping for more information on identifying giftedness in these 'older' children.
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Summary: For parents of tots only
Review: I was disappointed that this book talked only about children identified as gifted when in preschool or earlier. The anecdotes and examples all refer to children less than 8, usually less than 6. It is not uncommon for a child to be identified or maybe even BECOME? gifted until later. I know several kids who weren't "certifiably" gifted until 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, even one in the 7th grade. I was hoping for more information on identifying giftedness in these 'older' children.
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Summary: Not Worth the Money
Review: This book is heavy on vague lists of what to look for in children who might be gifted. It contains very few specifics and reads more like a book intended to convince parents that their children are gifted rather than a serious analysis of the extent of their skills. Not worth the money to me.
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Summary: too simplistic
Review: This is not the book to buy if you want tips on how to parent the gifted child. Galbraith wastes time catagorizing different types of "giftedness" and ends each section with a few tips on how to parent. I felt this book was overpriced for the information it contained.
