Introduction -- Defining giftedness and its characteristics -- Special populations of gifted children -- Complexities of parenting gifted children -- Communication: the key to relationships -- Motivation and underachievement -- Establishing discipline and teaching self-regulation -- Perfectionism, stress, and trauma -- Idealism, unhappiness, and depression -- Acquaintances, friends, and peers -- Family relationships: siblings and only children -- Gifted children and school -- Finding support and help

In this new edition, coauthors Edward R. Amend Psy.D., Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, and Janet Gore, M.Ed. reinforce the reliable approaches originally explored in the first edition, while drawing extensively on the wealth of research and information developed over the last 15 years in the areas of neuroscience, psychology, and education. Our children are navigating a world that in many crucial ways is quite different from the one that existed in 2007. The new Parent's Guide to Gifted Children includes issues of social media, screen time, LGBTQ, and bullying. For gifted children however, many of the needs remain the same- advocacy, educational planning, access to true peers, and more. Rich in information and strategies, this edition will be referred to time and time again whether you are entirely new to gifted, completing your "active" parenting days, or supporting a gifted grandchild, student, or client