ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids

In ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids, award-winning author and gifted education expert Dr. Joanne Foster reveals ways to help kids thrive. Moving from A to Z, she offers helpful information on child development, and shares hundreds of current resources and practical suggestions. Each letter/chapter features a different thematic focus such as Education, Health and Happiness, Motivation, and Productivity. Beautifully illustrated by Christine Thammavongsa, ABCs is a comprehensive, reader-friendly, and unique parenting book.

Table of Contents:

A “Letter Guide” for Parents

Dedications

Introduction

A is for Attunement, Appreciation, and Action

B is for Basics: And the B Goes On

C is for Clarifying Complexities (I Can C Clearly Now)

D is for Development

E is for Education

F is for Fit and Flexibility

G is for Gifted

H is for Health and Happiness

I is for Independence and Initiative

J is for Journey

K is for Kindling

L is for Learning

M is for Motivation

N is for Nurturing

O is for Opportunities

P is for Productivity

Q is for Questions

R is for R We There Yet? Reflecting upon Parents’ and Teachers’ Roles

S is for Supporting

X is for Xtending the Gifted Xperience

ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids

T is for Tips for Working with Teachers

U is for Understanding

V is for Viewpoints

W is for Wondering and Well-Being

X is for Xtending the Gifted Xperience

YZ is for Youthful Zeal

Bibliography

Endnotes

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Illustrator