Book Recommendation: A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children
A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children
By James T. Webb, Janet L. Gore, Edward R. Amend, and Arlene R. DeVries
Parenting a gifted child can be both joyful and complex. While their curiosity, intensity, and creativity can fill your home with wonder, these same traits can also lead to frustration, perfectionism, or feelings of isolation. A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children is one of the most trusted resources for understanding these experiences and for finding practical, compassionate ways to support your child through them.
The newest edition brings together decades of insight from leaders in gifted education while weaving in fresh perspectives from neuroscience and psychology. It acknowledges the world that today’s gifted kids are growing up in, with sections on social media, digital overload, and identity development that feel especially relevant. The authors don’t just focus on parenting strategies; they offer a roadmap for family communication, emotional regulation, and advocacy that works in both home and school environments.
What I love most about this book is how balanced it feels. It reminds parents that raising a gifted child is not just about managing challenges, but also about nurturing joy, creativity, and confidence. The chapters on asynchronous development and emotional intensity are particularly powerful - they help families see that giftedness isn’t only about ability, but about complexity. This is a resource that can grow with you, offering new insights each time you return to it.
⭐ 4.8/5 for depth, relevance, and real-world strategies
🌿Laura
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