ABSTRACT
Smart Kids are complex. Parents are asked to meet their social, emotional, and intellectual needs every day. The success of their Smart Kid depends on their support. Who can they turn to for wisdom? Knowledgeable school leaders and teachers have experienced thousands of students with the same needs and desires as the current parent’s Smart Kid. The wisdom learned from these situations has been included in each of the 25 tips.
Learn what to do when a Smart Kid thinks they are smarter than everyone, including their parent and teachers. How are the Smart Kid perfectionist and procrastinator related? What about those chronic overthinkers who remember everything and are extra sensitive? What happens if the Smart Kid stops trying when they are the best in class? Discover the benefits and costs of placing your Smart Kid in upper-level classes. Know what to do when the Smart Kid is too cool for school. How does a parent use their power to make a school conference effective? What can a community offer in serving a Smart Kid? Take each tip and apply it to the Smart Kid. Watch as they thrive under an informed and confident parent.
