Description
My kid is smart, but...
It takes more than school smarts to create a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges:
- Some are driven by perfectionism;
- Some are afraid of effort, because they're used to instant success;
- Some routinely butt heads with authority figures;
- Some struggle to get along with their peers;
- Some are outwardly successful but just don't feel good about themselves.
This practical and compassionate book explains the reasons behind these struggles and offers parents do-able strategies to help children cope with feelings, embrace learning, and build satisfying relationships. Drawing from research as well as the authors' clinical experience, it focuses on the essential skills children need to make the most of their abilities and become capable, confident, and caring people.
Author: Eileen Kennedy-Moore, Mark S. Lowenthal
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 03/01/2011
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.60w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780470640050
ISBN10: 0470640057
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Education
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General
About the Author
The Authors
Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is a child and family clinical psychologist in Princeton, New Jersey. She is the author or coauthor of several books on children's feelings and friendships.
Mark S. Lowenthal, PsyD, has helped many children, teens, and their families during his twenty-two years as a clinical psychologist. His private practice is in Maplewood, New Jersey.