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