Parenting from the Heart
Raising Resilient and Successful Smart Kids
1st Edition
Published on 15. August 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
122 pages
978-1-032-26204-8 (ISBN)
Description
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!
Engaging chapters explore how to support your child's social-emotional development through teaching, reinforcing, and modeling the author's research-based framework "strengths of the heart," championing the dynamic trio of Emotional Intelligence, social skills, and character strengths. Featuring diverse, illustrative examples, effective interventions, and frequently asked questions to help you put concepts into practice, this book offers essential information for raising and supporting responsible, caring, empathic, and resilient gifted children.
This book is a must read for all caregivers seeking to get ahead of potential behavioral, academic, and social challenges while building a healthy foundation to become a calm, reflective, and thoughtful parent.
Engaging chapters explore how to support your child's social-emotional development through teaching, reinforcing, and modeling the author's research-based framework "strengths of the heart," championing the dynamic trio of Emotional Intelligence, social skills, and character strengths. Featuring diverse, illustrative examples, effective interventions, and frequently asked questions to help you put concepts into practice, this book offers essential information for raising and supporting responsible, caring, empathic, and resilient gifted children.
This book is a must read for all caregivers seeking to get ahead of potential behavioral, academic, and social challenges while building a healthy foundation to become a calm, reflective, and thoughtful parent.
Reviews / Votes
"Dr. Pfeiffer packs a wealth of wisdom and a life-time of clinical and research experience into this highly readable, engaging book. As a Clinical Psychologist, I will recommend this widely."-Dr. Gale, Licensed Psychologist
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
General, Parents, and Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
149 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-26204-8 (9781032262048)
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E-Book
08/2023
1st Edition
Routledge
€19.49
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E-Book
08/2023
1st Edition
Routledge
€19.49
Available for download
Person
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.
Content
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