What makes it stand out is its balance of classic strategies and fresh insights. The authors address modern challenges like social media, screen time, bullying, and LGBTQ+ issues, while still focusing on core needs like advocacy, educational planning, and finding true peer connections. It's a rich, practical guide for anyone navigating the complex and rewarding journey of raising or supporting gifted kids.

If you work with gifted students — whether as a teacher or homeschooler — The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children (2nd Edition) is a resource you’ll want on your shelf. Edited by Maureen Neihart, Sally M. Reis, Nancy M. Robinson, and Sidney M. Moon, this book offers a clear, research-based look at the emotional and social growth of gifted kids.

If you're supporting a gifted learner—or any child who struggles with focus, organization, or emotional regulation—Smart but Scattered is a resource I highly recommend. This book offers a clear, compassionate approach to building executive functioning skills like planning, task initiation, working memory, and self-control.