The Complete Idiot's Guide to Indigo Children [Mass Market Paperback]

Wendy H. Chapman Dir. MA Ed. Psy. SRMT (Author), Carolyn Flynn (Author)

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About the Author

Wendy H. Chapman is the director of the Metagifted Education Resource Organization, where she is an enlightenment teacher for academically and/or metaphysically gifted children, Indigo Children, and their families.
Carolyn Flynn is the coauthor of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Creative Visualization, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Oracles, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Tarot Spreads Illustrated. She is the mother of girl/boy Indigo twins.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 1 edition (August 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592576370
• ISBN-13: 978-1592576371
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid observations, good advice, questionable conclusions, August 16, 2008

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Christine Fingado "In Pursuit of Happiness" (Fort Lauderdale, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Indigo Children (Mass Market Paperback)

My psychology background and quest for a "user's manual" for my two
"keep you on your toes" kids lead me to include this philosophy in the
review of current concepts in developmental and child psychology. For
parents who are faced with the grim notions of long term medications
and an inappropriate psych diagnosis, this is a good place to go to
get outside of the box advice. The set of observable behaviors
detailed in this book as a base for the diagnosis of Indigo Child are
dead-on for several parents and children I know who are "accused" of AD, and I appreciate the step towards a more enlightened view of the
phenomenon, and more positive notions of how to be a better mentor for
these children. Despite the segui metaphysical conclusion that grates
against my Logical Empiricism litmus test, the phenomenon deserves
recognition and further analysis and understanding. I like this book
especially for not pushing that the world to just make gross accomodations, but teaching that these children need proper coaching, attentive and
educated parenting, better coping skills, and some freedom to explore
their potential-whatever one believes that might be. I agree that the style of
parenting we were raised with will not fly here...Do as I say even
though I am too busy to lead by example, imposing of one's will on
their children, excerting power and authority in an illogical and
despotic manner. These children demand that parenting be a full time
profession, and in a way, that is an evolution. We have seen what
happens when the school system raises our children unaided by a
child's parents, or when dysfunction is permitted to run unchecked as
a family refuses to face its dark corners and bad habits. We now have
a generation of children who are challenging us to gain a deeper
insight into what it means to be a parent, and helping us to question
the validity of our own set of beliefs. Truth seekers, awakeners,
policy-testers, bright children demand that we are accountable for
ourselves, for our beliefs and for our processes as a society. If you
don't have a logical and accountable explanation, prepare for
noncompliance on a grand scale. In this way, I agree the enlightened people to come are a new
wave, but the kind of religious and paranormal conclusion that many of
the Indigo authors present without any regard for scientific method,
or proof will only serve to drive the possibilities into fodder for a
Penn and Teller expose', and alienate anyone else from considering the
possibilities. Whether the child has "behavior/psych issues", or is an
"angel of evolution", note that many therapists will continue to empty
our wallet and tell us what we want to hear, until we revisit our
notions of parenting and fix ourselves to our fullest ability. Once we
become more credible and accountable as parents, it will be easier to
make changes within the education system as a next phase toward
enlightenment. One has to wonder if children have always been this way, and we are just now gaining awareness of how to see and hear them rather than squash them like our predecessors.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indigo Children by Chapman, September 1, 2007

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Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Indigo Children (Mass Market Paperback)

The author describes strategies for dealing with exceptional children.
Generally, these children think conceptually and spatially. The author
believes that parents and relevant others should show empathy, empowerment
and respect; however, generous limits should be set. The authors describe
nutritional strategies, magnetic therapy, abstract thinking sessions and
the notion of intuitive leaps to deal with these very talented children.

Clearly, a parent would have a difficult time handling an Indigo child
without a book such as this one. The author has provided an invaluable service by assembling the work. It is thoroughly readable. Recommendations
are practical and easy to articulate.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indigo Children, January 11, 2008

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Lynn Griffin-Roberts "Michele & Lynn" (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Indigo Children (Mass Market Paperback)

Book was very helpful and informative. I have a son who I believe is an Indigo and the book helped me to understand the charecteristics. It also supplied me with some ideas to better understand his way of thinking. All together I believe it will help me to be a better parent to him while embracing his different ways of thinking and doing things. I read it in just a few days and I will use it as a reference in the future as well.