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Smart Parenting for Smart Kids - by Eileen Kennedy-Moore & Mark S Lowenthal (Paperback)

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  • WINNER!
  • About the Author: The Authors Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is a child and family clinical psychologist in Princeton, New Jersey.
  • 320 Pages
  • Family + Relationships, Education

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About the Book



""My kid is smart, but..." It takes more than school smarts to build a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges: Some are driven by perfectionism Some are afraid of effort, because they're used to instant success Some routinely butt heads with authority figures Some struggle to get along with their peers Some are outwardly successful but just don't feel good about themselves. This warm and practical book explains why and offers parents do-able strategies for raising capable, confident, and caring children. With wisdom and compassion, psychologists Eileen Kennedy-Moore and Mark S. Lowenthal describe specific approaches parents can use to guide children toward developing inner strength and outward empathy. Drawing from research as well as the authors' clinical experience, this book provides strategies for helping children learn to cope with feelings, build relationships, and embrace learning. It focuses on the essential skills children need to make the most of their abilities and find personal satisfaction"--Provided by publisher.



Book Synopsis



WINNER! Mom's Choice Gold Award for parenting books -- Mom's Choice Awards: The best in family-friendly media

"My kid is smart, but..."

It takes more than school smarts to create a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges:

  • Some are driven by perfectionism;
  • Some are afraid of effort, because they're used to instant success;
  • Some routinely butt heads with authority figures;
  • Some struggle to get along with their peers;
  • Some are outwardly successful but just don't feel good about themselves.

This practical and compassionate book explains the reasons behind these struggles and offers parents do-able strategies to help children cope with feelings, embrace learning, and build satisfying relationships. Drawing from research as well as the authors' clinical experience, it focuses on the essential skills children need to make the most of their abilities and become capable, confident, and caring people.



From the Back Cover



"My kid is smart, but ..."

It takes more than school smarts to create a fulfilling life. In fact, many bright children face special challenges.

  • Some are driven by perfectionism.
  • Some are afraid of effort, because they're used to instant success.
  • Some routinely butt heads with authority figures.
  • Some struggle to get along with their peers.
  • Some are outwardly successful but just don't feel good about themselves.

Smart Parenting for Smart Kids is a practical and compassionate book that explains the reasons behind these struggles and offers parents strategies to help children cope with feelings, embrace learning, and build satisfying relationships. Drawing from research as well as the authors' clinical experience, it focuses on the essential skills children need to make the most of their abilities and become capable, confident, and caring people.

Praise for Smart Parenting for Smart Kids

"This book is a literal godsend. Parents will find great wisdom in its pages."
--STEPHEN R. COVEY, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

"This fresh parenting book is filled with vignettes and strategies for raising smart kids to become healthy, happy and contributing adults."
--VICKI ABELES, Producer and Co-Director, Race to Nowhere

"A smart, deeply perceptive, and important book."
--WENDY MOGEL, PhD, author, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee

"Helps parents see how to encourage their children to develop as whole people with feelings, ideas, and the ability to cope with the occasional disappointment."
--ROBERTA MICHNICK GOLINKOFF, PhD, author, Einstein Never Used Flash Cards



Review Quotes




"This book is a literal Godsend. Parents will find great wisdom in its pages."
- Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

"A smart, deeply perceptive and important book."
- Wendy Mogel, PhD, author, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee

"This book helps parents see how to encourage their children to develop as whole people with feelings, ideas, and the ability to cope with the occasional disappointment too."
- Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, PhD, author of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards

"Filled with vignettes and strategies for raising smart kids to become healthy, happy and contributing adults."
- Vicki Abeles, Producer, Race to Nowhere




About the Author



The Authors

Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is a child and family clinical psychologist in Princeton, New Jersey. She is the author or coauthor of several books on children's feelings and friendships.

Mark S. Lowenthal, PsyD, has helped many children, teens, and their families during his twenty-two years as a clinical psychologist. His private practice is in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x 6.6 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Family + Relationships
Sub-Genre: Education
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Format: Paperback
Author: Eileen Kennedy-Moore & Mark S Lowenthal
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 2011
TCIN: 77742967
UPC: 9780470640050
Item Number (DPCI): 247-61-9048
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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