Resources for Parents of Gifted Kids
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) offers tons of resources, events, and support for gifted youth and their parents.
Hoagies’ gifted has a ton of resources for the parents and educators of gifted youth.
The National Association for Gifted Children has a myriad of resources. I particularly like their resources to support parents in advocating for their gifted child.
Books
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
“In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.
Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.”
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
"Now, this bestselling classic includes fresh insights and suggestions as well as the author’s time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to:
· Cope with your child's negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment
· Express your strong feelings without being hurtful
· Engage your child's willing cooperation
· Set firm limits and maintain goodwill
· Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline
· Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise
· Resolve family conflicts peacefully”
A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children
“Raising a gifted child is both a joy and a challenge, yet parents of gifted children have few resources for reliable parenting information. The four authors, who have decades of professional experience with gifted children and their families, provide practical guidance in areas such as: Characteristics of gifted children; Peer relations; Sibling issues; Motivation & underachievement; Discipline issues; Intensity & stress; Depression & unhappiness; Educational planning; Parenting concerns; Finding professional help; and much, much more!”
Please note: this is by no means a comprehensive list and is meant to serve as starting off point for parents. Please feel free to reach out with specific questions or resource suggestions. This resources list was compiled by Madeline Stein © all images and synopsis in quotations are pulled from Amazon.com. Users can access the book’s Amazon page by clicking on the image