https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList Top 10 Books on Giftedness compiled by Noreen H. Joslyn, LISW, ACSW en-us 2017-06-07 11:03:58 UTC 2026-02-23 08:02:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175540127 by Jacqulyn Saunders with Pamela Espelund. Free Spirit Publishing
A highly practical book. Gives suggestions for enriching home learning plus advice on choosing preschools.]]> 2017-06-07 11:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175540127 mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175540849 by Sally Y. Walker. Free Spirit Publishing
Good advice written with a sense of humor. I've read it many times over! ]]> 2017-06-07 11:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175540849 mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175541198 by Judy Galbraith. Free Spirit Publishing
 Written for the younger gifted student, this helpful book explains giftedness clearly. Gives many suggestions to help make the school experience more positive. ]]> 2017-06-07 11:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175541198 mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175541601 by Judy Galbraith and Jim Delisle, PhD. Free Spirit Publishing
Recently updated, this valuable book covers topics such as how to relate with peers, devising your own curriculum, and college planning. An important chapter covers depression and suicide risks. My own kids have read this.]]> 2017-06-07 11:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175541601 mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175541936 by Sylvia Rimm, PhD. Barron's Publishing
Part of the Barron's Parenting Keys Series, this helpful book examines questions many parents of gifted children have, such as when to start school, grade-skipping, and homework habits. Very readable. ]]> 2017-06-07 11:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175541936 mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175542384 by Charlene Gianetti and Margaret Sagarese. Broadway Books
Though not written specifically for parents of gifted kids, this is a very helpful book for parents of an often overlooked age group. There is also a comprehensive list of resources for every chapter! ]]> 2017-06-07 11:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175542384 mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175542389 By Miriam Adderholdt-Elliot, PhD. Free Spirit Publishing
The title says it all. Though directed towards any perfectionist you know -- older middle-school age and up -- this book will also help parents understand and cope with their own gifted perfectionist child.]]> 2017-06-07 11:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175542389 mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175543419 by Sandra L. Berger. The Council for Exceptional Children
A book that takes you from choosing middle-school courses to the college-application process. Recently updated, it also includes data on gifted-teen summer programs and state gifted associations.]]> 2017-06-07 11:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175543419 mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175544127 by Alvin Rosenfeld, MD and Nicole Wise. St. Martin's Griffen Press
Gifted kids often want to put themselves in too many activities. Though not specifically directed at parents of gifted, this book examines this concern and makes recommendations for putting on the brakes.]]> 2017-06-07 11:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175544127 mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175544473 by Mary-Elaine Jacobsen, PsyD. Ballentine Books
You didn't think you stopped being gifted when you grew up, did you? Insightful writing examines issues that gifted adults may face if they don't successfully incorporate their "differentness" into their personality. Since many parents of gifted kids are gifted themselves, this book is highly recommended.]]> 2017-06-07 11:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175544473 mrsrichmond309 https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175550740 FindBookPrices.com compares millions of new & used books from hundreds of online bookstores.]]> 2017-06-07 12:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsrichmond309/BookList/wish/175550740