Quiet Kids

Autorentext
Christine Fonseca has worked in the field of education for more than a decade. Relying on her expertise as a school psychologist, behavioral consultant, speaker, and parenting expert, she has been a resource for parents and children in understanding the social and emotional needs of gifted children.

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Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style, Quiet Kids: Helping Your Introverted Child Thrive in an Extroverted World uses real-world examples and stories from introverts and parents to show parents and educators how to help children develop resiliency and enhance the positive qualities of being an introvert.

Inhalt
Acknowledgments Author's Note Introduction Part I Introverted And Extroverted Kids: A Matter Of Hardwiring Chapter 1 The Science Of Temperament Chapter 2 A Wallflower? Or Not? Chapter 3 Soaring With Strengths Chapter 4 In Their Own Words: A Matter Of Temperament Part Ii Introverted Kids At Home Chapter 5 Setting The Foundation Chapter 6 Nurturing Resiliency Chapter 7 Building A Stronger Village Chapter 8 In Their Own Words: Introverts And Extroverts, Oh My Part Iii Introverted Kids At School Chapter 9 How Introverts Learn Chapter 10 Leveling The Playing Field Chapter 11 Coping With Failure Chapter 12 In Their Own Words: The Pressure To SucceedHigh School Introverts Speak Out Part Iv Introverted Kids At Play Chapter 13 Surviving The Social Scene Chapter 14 Navigating Through The Mine Fields Chapter 15 Creativity, Technology, And Building On Strengths Chapter 16 In Their Own Words: Moving From Shame To Empowerment Looking To The Future Final Thoughts Recommended Resources References About The Author