Grandparents' Guide To Gifted Children

, by Webb, James T.

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ISBN: 9780910707657 | 0910707650
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Copyright: 10/30/2004

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Introduction

Chapter 1. You and Your Grandchild

(22)

Bright Children Have Special Needs

(4)

Your Gifted Grandchild in School

(2)

Losing Our Elders

(7)

The Unique Role of Grandparents

(2)

Building a Bond with Your Grandchild

(5)

Chapter 2. Is My Grandchild Gifted?

(22)

Early Signs

(2)

Characteristics

(8)

Strong Verbal Abilities

(1)

Unusually Good Memory

(1)

Intense Curiosity

(1)

Passionate Imagination and Creativity

(1)

Remarkable Sense of Humor

(2)

Longer Attention Span

(1)

Complex Thinking

(1)

Sensitivity

(1)

Intensity

(1)

Gifted or Just Smart?

(3)

Questioning Style

(1)

Learning Speed and Application of Concepts

(1)

Emotional Outlook

(1)

Level of Interest

(1)

Language Ability

(1)

Concern with Morality, Justice, and Fairness

(1)

How Many Gifted Children Are There?

(5)

Types of Giftedness

(1)

Intellectual

(1)

Academic

(1)

Creative

(1)

Leadership

(1)

Visual and Performing Arts

(1)

Twice Exceptional Gifted Children

(3)

Chapter 3. Some Areas of Concern for Gifted Children

(36)

Perfectionism

(4)

Relating to Peers

(4)

Underachievement

(2)

Discipline and Power Struggles

(4)

Dependence upon Praise and Accomplishments

(3)

Sensitivity and Intensity

(3)

Tradition-Breaking

(4)

Risk-Taking and Resiliency

(2)

Judgment versus Intellect

(2)

Stress and Depression

(2)

Nurturing the Emotions

(4)

Chapter 4. Expanding the World for Gifted Children

(20)

Experiences to Open the Mind

(10)

Games and Play

(2)

Books and Reading

(1)

Number Games

(1)

Cultural Events and Travel

(3)

Projects

(1)

Television and Computer Games

(1)

Learning How to Think

(1)

Learning to Compete

(4)

Winning and Losing

(1)

Competing for Yourself

(1)

Competing in the Fancily

(2)

Academic Competitions

(1)

Learning One's Place in Culture and the World

(4)

Values

(1)

Leadership and Service

(3)

Chapter 5. Maximizing Grandparenting

101

(24)

Team with Parents

102

(4)

When Parents Are Overprotective

106

(2)

Avoid Being a Pushy Grandparent

108

(2)

Establish Some House Rules

110

(2)

Blended, Single, and/or Divorced Families

112

(1)

Grandparents as Daycare Providers

113

(1)

Helping Parents Cope with Peer Pressure

114

(1)

How It "Used to Be"

115

(2)

Grandchild as a Teacher

117

(1)

Long Distance Connections

118

(3)

Belongingness

121

(4)

Chapter 6. When a Grandparent Becomes the Parent

125

(40)

Discipline

126

(15)

Setting Limits

128

(2)

Developing Rules

130

(2)

Enforcing Rules

132

(5)

Shooing Flies and Nagging

137

(2)

Natural Consequences

139

(2)

Praise, Encouragement, and Motivation

141

(3)

Offering Choices

144

(1)

Promoting Good Communication

145

(7)

Expressing Feelings and Emotions

146

(1)

Creating a Climate for Communication

147

(1)

Listening as Communication

148

(3)

Touching as Communication

151

(1)

Avoiding Gossip

152

(1)

Rewarding Honesty

152

(3)

Expect Grandchildren to Act Wisely

155

(1)

Avoid Giving Up on Your Approach Too Soon

155

(1)

How Do You Talk about the Parents Who Are Absent?

156

(1)

Support for Grandparents Who Are Parenting

157

(1)

When Counseling Is Helpful

158

(7)

Chapter 7. Educational Planning

165

(32)

Can't I Simply Trust the Schools?

166

(1)

At What Age Do Schools Identify Gifted Children?

167

(1)

How Do Schools Identify Gifted Children?

168

(2)

Teacher Nominations and Group Achievement Tests

170

(3)

Rating Scales and Checklists

173

(1)

My Grandchild Has Been Identified as Gifted-Now What?

174

(3)

School Programs for Gifted Children

177

(15)

Enrichment

178

(1)

Enrichment Programs

179

(1)

Pull-Out or Resource Programs

179

(3)

Other Options

182

(3)

Acceleration

185

(2)

Advanced Placement Programs

187

(1)

Talent Search Programs

187

(1)

International Baccalaureate Program

188

(1)

Self-Contained Schools for Gifted Children

188

(1)

Charter Schools

189

(1)

Private Schools

190

(1)

Home Schooling

190

(2)

Developing an Educational Plan

192

(1)

More Important than the Actual Program

192

(3)

Grandparent and Parent Involvement

195

(2)

Chapter 8. Other Resources for Gifted Children

197

(12)

Libraries

199

(1)

Museums and Zoos

200

(1)

Nature Parks

201

(1)

Internet Resources

202

(1)

Saturday Programs

202

(1)

Summer Camps

203

(1)

Summer Gifted Residential Programs

204

(1)

Governor's Schools and Other Special Schools

205

(1)

Travel Abroad

206

(3)

Chapter 9. Advocating for Your Gifted Grandchild

209

(16)

Advocacy with the Child's Parents

210

(1)

Advocacy with Schools

211

(5)

Parents and Grandparents Have a Voice

216

(3)

Advocacy in the Community

219

(3)

Non-Profit Associations, Private Foundations, and Charitable Giving

222

(3)

Chapter 10. Planning for the Future of Your Gifted Grandchild

225

(26)

Estate and Financial Planning for Grandparents

225

(17)

Historical Perspective of Gift and Estate Tax

227

(1)

Transferring Assets to Grandchildren

228

(1)

Federal Taxation of Gifts

228

(2)

Federal Estate Taxes

230

(2)

Generation Skipping Taxes

232

(1)

Planning for Grandchildren

232

(2)

Uniform Transfers to Minors Act Accounts

234

(1)

Section 529 Plans

235

(3)

Education Savings Account

238

(1)

Using Trusts to Provide for Grandchildren

239

(3)

Conclusion

242

(1)

Using Your Wealth

242

(1)

Your Personal Legacy

243

(3)

Ethical Wills

246

(2)

The Future Is in Their Hands (But Also in Yours)

248

(3)

Glossary

251

(4)

Appendix A. Websites for Grandparents

255

(2)

Appendix B. Grandparent Support Groups and National Organizations

257

(2)

Appendix C. Recommended Readings for Grandparents and Parents

259

(8)

Grandparent Book List

259

(2)

Parent Booklist

261

(6)

Endnotes

267

(6)

References

273

(8)

Index

281

(6)

About the Authors

287

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