Smart Parenting for Smart Kids – Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential

Note to the Reader.
<p>Acknowledgments.</p>
<p>Introduction: Rethinking Potential.</p>
<p>1 Tempering Perfectionism: What Is Good Enough ?</p>
<p>Michael: Focusing on flaws.</p>
<p>Kirsten: Deflecting blame.</p>
<p>Sam: Avoiding activities at which he doesn t excel.</p>
<p>Angela: Feeling inadequate.</p>
<p>2 Building Connection: How Does Your Child Reach Out to Others?</p>
<p>Andrew: Seeking an audience rather than a friend.</p>
<p>Clay: Avoiding joining the group.</p>
<p>Amalia: Feeling rejected by peers.</p>
<p>3 Managing Sensitivity: How Does Your Child Handle Criticism, Conflict, and Disappointment?</p>
<p>Mario: Perceiving betrayal.</p>
<p>Jessica: Balking at constructive feedback.</p>
<p>Samir: Chafing at a change of plans.</p>
<p>Collin: Shouldering the world s woes.</p>
<p>4 Handling Cooperation and Competition: How Does Your Child Fit in a Group?</p>
<p>Steven: Insisting on his way.</p>
<p>Anita: Being a sore loser.</p>
<p>Misha: Fearing competition.</p>
<p>Craig: Dealing with competition in the family.</p>
<p>5 Dealing with Authority: How Does Your Child Respond to Those in Charge?</p>
<p>Lisa: Being blind to authority.</p>
<p>Nicholas: Making everything an argument.</p>
<p>Stephanie: Fretting about adults anger.</p>
<p>6 Developing Motivation: What Matters to Your Child?</p>
<p>Ethan: Avoiding schoolwork.</p>
<p>Jared: Complaining that schoolwork is boring.</p>
<p>Diane: Not applying herself in school.</p>
<p>7 Finding Joy: What Makes Your Child Feel Happy?</p>
<p>Monica: Finding fault instead of fun.</p>
<p>Conner: Searching for personal meaning.</p>
<p>Conclusion: The Pressure to Perform Versus the Power to Grow.</p>
<p>Selected References and Recommended Reading.</p>
<p>About the Authors.</p>
<p>Index.</p>