You Know Your Child is Gifted When...: A Beginner's Guide to Life on the Bright Side

I thought this book was excellent. An easy read, which gives you insight to your child. If you are just discovering your child's giftedness, (my son is 4, and was just recently tested) then this is the book for you. It is an introduction to your world, and done with some comic relief. If you are looking for some deeper, more specific information, perhaps you have the wrong book. If you are like myself, and have gotten concrete evidence, that your suspicions are correct about your child, and need to know what to do next, this will get you started. I truly was almost in tears during certain chapters, it was almost as if they had MET MY SON before writing this book.

An entry level book for parents of children ages two to eight.Includes characteristics of gifted, descriptions of terms used in gifted education, perfectionism, parenting the gifted child, working with the schools, the rights of parents, etc. Has resources that include book titles, organizations and web sites.A gem that should be the first book that parents, grandparents and child care providers read when they wonder "Is this child gifted?".

I LOVED this book! I got it in the mail and read the first 1/3 of it in the post office parking lot. It's easy to read, has amusing anecdotes, and is full of useful information.As the parent of a highly gifted 5 y/o, I've read most of what's out there for parents of gifted children. This book is great for someone who's just embarking upon the wondrous journey of knowing your child is gifted--or for someone who loves a gifted child and yet doesn't quite know what being gifted means. I'll be giving this book as a gift to people for whom it's important to know my daughter's wants/needs for challenges and understanding, like teachers (especially those who don't have training in gifted education), relatives and others who are special to us. Thanks, Judy Galbraith and Ken Vinton for a great book!

I LOVED this book! I received it in the mail, and read about 1/3 of it before I got out of the post office parking lot. It's easy to read, full of great information, not preachy nor too academic. I have a highly gifted 5 y/o, and have read a lot of what's out there for parents of gifted children. This is a great book for parents who have just begun their journey of discovery with a gifted child--or anyone else who loves a gifted child, but doesn't know just exactly what "gifted" means.Basic subjects are covered, like perfectionism and being gifted in some areas and not in others. Galbraith offers suggestions for keeping your child challenged, and coping with boundless energy and other parenting toughies.I plan to give a copy of this book to anyone who wants/needs to understand my daughter's special needs and gifts, such as teachers (particularly those who haven't any experience with giftedness), extended family, etc. Thanks, Judy Galbraith and Ken Vinton for a nice addition to our library!

This little book is a great starting point for the parents of agifted child. It describes the basic areas of giftedness, along withsome of the more unusual: creative, sensitive, passionate and more. Then it offers ways to support your gifted child in each of these areas.The book is dotted with examples of gifted kids themselves, and cute illustrations to accompany them. Meanwhile, it describes some of the most basic and most serious myths of gifted children, and tells the truths beyond these myths.You Know Your Child Is Gifted When... goes on to cover the basics of educational advocacy for your gifted child, including warning signs that parental intervention and advocacy may be needed. Then it includes a short list of great resources: books, organizations and web resources for the parents and teachers new to this exciting world of raising and educating gifted children.This is a great little book for those just getting started with their gifted children, or to explain your gifted children and how you're supporting them to your friends, relatives and their teachers.