Grandparents' Guide To Gifted Children

by Webb, James T.

• ISBN13: 9780910707657
• ISBN10: 0910707650
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-30
• Publisher: Great Potential Pr Inc

Table of Contents

Introduction	xv
Chapter 1. You and Your Grandchild	1	(22)
Bright Children Have Special Needs	3	(4)
Your Gifted Grandchild in School	7	(2)
Losing Our Elders	9	(7)
The Unique Role of Grandparents	16	(2)
Building a Bond with Your Grandchild	18	(5)
Chapter 2. Is My Grandchild Gifted?	23	(22)
Early Signs	24	(2)
Characteristics	26	(8)
Strong Verbal Abilities	27	(1)
Unusually Good Memory	28	(1)
Intense Curiosity	28	(1)
Passionate Imagination and Creativity	29	(1)
Remarkable Sense of Humor	29	(2)
Longer Attention Span	31	(1)
Complex Thinking	32	(1)
Sensitivity	32	(1)
Intensity	33	(1)
Gifted or Just Smart?	34	(3)
Questioning Style	35	(1)
Learning Speed and Application of Concepts	35	(1)
Emotional Outlook	36	(1)
Level of Interest	36	(1)
Language Ability	36	(1)
Concern with Morality, Justice, and Fairness	36	(1)
How Many Gifted Children Are There?	37	(5)
Types of Giftedness	40	(1)
Intellectual	40	(1)
Academic	41	(1)
Creative	41	(1)
Leadership	41	(1)
Visual and Performing Arts	41	(1)
Twice Exceptional Gifted Children	42	(3)
Chapter 3. Some Areas of Concern for Gifted Children	45	(36)
Perfectionism	47	(4)
Relating to Peers	51	(4)
Underachievement	55	(2)
Discipline and Power Struggles	57	(4)
Dependence upon Praise and Accomplishments	61	(3)
Sensitivity and Intensity	64	(3)
Tradition-Breaking	67	(4)
Risk-Taking and Resiliency	71	(2)
Judgment versus Intellect	73	(2)
Stress and Depression	75	(2)
Nurturing the Emotions	77	(4)
Chapter 4. Expanding the World for Gifted Children	81	(20)
Experiences to Open the Mind	82	(10)
Games and Play	84	(2)
Books and Reading	86	(1)
Number Games	87	(1)
Cultural Events and Travel	87	(3)
Projects	90	(1)
Television and Computer Games	91	(1)
Learning How to Think	92	(1)
Learning to Compete	93	(4)
Winning and Losing	94	(1)
Competing for Yourself	95	(1)
Competing in the Fancily	95	(2)
Academic Competitions	97	(1)
Learning One's Place in Culture and the World	97	(4)
Values	97	(1)
Leadership and Service	98	(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