Kennedy-Moore / Lowenthal Smart Parenting for Smart Kids

Nurturing Your Child's True Potential
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-470-93999-4
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 320 Seiten, E-Book

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"My kid is smart, but..."
It takes more than school smarts to create a fulfilling life. Infact, many bright children face special challenges:
* Some are driven by perfectionism;
* Some are afraid of effort, because they're used to instantsuccess;
* Some routinely butt heads with authority figures;
* Some struggle to get along with their peers;
* Some are outwardly successful but just don't feel good aboutthemselves.
This practical and compassionate book explains the reasonsbehind these struggles and offers parents do-able strategies tohelp children cope with feelings, embrace learning, and buildsatisfying relationships. Drawing from research as well as theauthors' clinical experience, it focuses on the essentialskills children need to make the most of their abilities and becomecapable, confident, and caring people.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kennedy-Moore, Eileen

Lowenthal, Mark S.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Note to the Reader.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction: Rethinking Potential.
1 Tempering Perfectionism: What Is "GoodEnough"?
Michael: Focusing on flaws.
Kirsten: Deflecting blame.
Sam: Avoiding activities at which he doesn't excel.
Angela: Feeling inadequate.
2 Building Connection: How Does Your Child Reach Out toOthers?
Andrew: Seeking an audience rather than a friend.
Clay: Avoiding joining the group.
Amalia: Feeling rejected by peers.
3 Managing Sensitivity: How Does Your Child Handle Criticism,Conflict, and Disappointment?
Mario: Perceiving betrayal.
Jessica: Balking at constructive feedback.
Samir: Chafing at a change of plans.
Collin: Shouldering the world's woes.
4 Handling Cooperation and Competition: How Does Your ChildFit in a Group?
Steven: Insisting on his way.
Anita: Being a sore loser.
Misha: Fearing competition.
Craig: Dealing with competition in the family.
5 Dealing with Authority: How Does Your Child Respond toThose in Charge?
Lisa: Being blind to authority.
Nicholas: Making everything an argument.
Stephanie: Fretting about adults' anger.
6 Developing Motivation: What Matters to Your Child?
Ethan: Avoiding schoolwork.
Jared: Complaining that schoolwork is boring.
Diane: Not applying herself in school.
7 Finding Joy: What Makes Your Child Feel Happy?
Monica: Finding fault instead of fun.
Conner: Searching for personal meaning.
Conclusion: The Pressure to Perform Versus the Power toGrow.
Selected References and Recommended Reading.
About the Authors.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

The Authors
Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is a child and family clinical psychologist in Princeton, New Jersey. She is the author or coauthor of several books on children's feelings and friendships.
Mark S. Lowenthal, PsyD, has helped many children, teens, and their families during his twenty-two years as a clinical psychologist. His private practice is in Maplewood, New Jersey.