{"product_id":"smart-parenting-for-smart-kids-9780470640050","title":"Smart Parenting for Smart Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER! Mom''s Choice Gold Award for parenting books\u003c\/b\u003e -- Mom''s Choice Awards: The best in family-friendly media  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy kid is smart, but...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It takes more than school smarts to create a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome are driven by perfectionism;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome are afraid of effort, because they''re used to instant success;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome routinely butt heads with authority figures;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome struggle to get along with their peers;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome are outwardly successful but just don''t feel good about themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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 beco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is a literal Godsend. Parents will find great wisdom in its pages.”\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eStephen R. Covey\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A smart, deeply perceptive and important book.” \u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eWendy Mogel, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eThe Blessing of a Skinned Knee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book helps parents see how to encourage their children to develop as whole people with feelings, ideas, and the ability to cope with the occasional disappointment too.\"\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eRoberta Michnick Golinkoff, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eEinstein Never Used Flash Cards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Filled with vignettes and strategies for raising smart kids to become healthy, happy and contributing adults.”\u003cbr\u003e – \u003cb\u003eVicki Abeles\u003c\/b\u003e, Producer, \u003ci\u003eRace to Nowhere\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote to the Reader ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Rethinking Potential 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Tempering Perfectionism: What Is “Good Enough”? 10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMichael: Focusing on flaws 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKirsten: Deflecting blame 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSam: Avoiding activities at which he doesn’t excel 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngela: Feeling inadequate 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Building Connection: How Does Your Child Reach Out to Others? 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndrew: Seeking an audience rather than a friend 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClay: Avoiding joining the group 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmalia: Feeling rejected by peers 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Managing Sensitivity: How Does Your Child Handle Criticism, Conflict, and Disappointment? 80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMario: Perceiving betrayal 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJessica: Balking at constructive feedback 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSamir: Chafing at a change of plans 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollin: Shouldering the world’s woes 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Handling Cooperation and Competition: How Does Your Child Fit in a Group? 118\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteven: Insisting on his way 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnita: Being a sore loser 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMisha: Fearing competition 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCraig: Dealing with competition in the family 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Dealing with Authority: How Does Your Child Respond to Those in Charge? 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLisa: Being blind to authority 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNicholas: Making everything an argument 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStephanie: Fretting about adults’ anger 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Developing Motivation: What Matters to Your Child? 200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthan: Avoiding schoolwork 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJared: Complaining that schoolwork is boring 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiane: Not applying herself in school 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Finding Joy: What Makes Your Child Feel Happy? 238\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonica: Finding fault instead of fun 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConner: Searching for personal meaning 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: The Pressure to Perform Versus the Power to Grow 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References and Recommended Reading 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 293\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402384253271,"sku":"9780470640050","price":14.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470640050.jpg?v=1730480233","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/smart-parenting-for-smart-kids-9780470640050","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}