Parenting From the Heart is a fresh, accessible, authoritative pocket book for helping your gifted, bright, or creative child become resilient and psychologically vibrant, both in and out of the classroom!
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* Introducing the Strengths of the Heart framework of combining Emotional Intelligence, social skills, and character strengths to support well-rounded gifted learners.
* Features diverse examples from practice to illustrate the author's suggestions.
* Written accessibly and engagingly with limited-to-no scholarly jargon.
Steven I. Pfeiffer is a licensed and nationally board-certified psychologist, author, speaker, and consultant. Dr. Pfeiffer is Emeritus Professor at Florida State University and previously served as Professor and Director of Duke University's gifted program. He is considered one of the leading authorities on the social-emotional world of gifted kids.
Preface 1. The Search for Optimal Mental Health: Successful Parenting 2. Grandma's Rules Help You Become a Cool Parent 3. What are Strengths of the Heart? 4. Emotional Intelligence Makes a Difference 5. Character Strengths Make a Difference 6. Social Skills Make a Difference 7. Frequently Asked Questions by Parents 8. Concluding Thoughts