Customer Reviews

Stand Up for Your Gifted Child: How to Make the Most of Kids' Strengths at School and at Home

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I have read many books on the subject of parenting gifted children and trying to meet their academic needs -- this is one of the better ones, and certainly one of the most practical. It will help parents navigate the school system and advocate for their child's educational needs. Reading this book was like talking to a friend who has "been there." It is full of good reference/resource advice and is easy to read.

Smutny covers the basic concepts and issues facing the families of gifted kids. Better yet, she provides concrete, detailed strategies for parents as they negotiate the best possible education for their gifted children. Lots of real-life stories, lots of nuts-and-bolts advice, right down to the questions to ask and the things to _avoid_ saying.

Not a very large book, only 190 pages, but chock-full of crucial advice and helpful perspectives. The layout is friendly on the eye, but I never felt like I was cruising through a bunch of bullet points. The author knows how to write. I am so very happy that I got my hands on this.

As parents, we are our children's best and sometimes, only advocates. This book supports everything a conscientious parent already thinks. It is a great source for new ideas for handling new or difficult situations.

Very useful resource, great for the price! 189 pages covering home, discipline, school issues and advocacy. This contains a beginning section describing gifted traits in case you are not sure of where your child falls, through school and advocacy for gifted legislation. There is a detailed discussion on perfectionism in gifted children. Also in the back of the book and throughout are further resources and a glossary of terms. This is a used 2001 version, there may be a better updated version available re:legislative issues. The age of the version is the only reason it got 4 stars instead of 5.

Well written, well organized, and overall an excellent book. I especially liked the quotes from kids, parents, and teachers about their experiences. It is unique in its clear approach on how to achieve the optimum learning environment for your bright kid -- and how to gain cooperation from teachers, administrators, and even the school board.