Sometimes teens could use a little help with life skills. This unique self-discovery guidebook and journal is perfect for any talented high school student. A former science teacher, Ely found that many of her bright students were full of dreams, but often lacked necessary skills in areas such as decision-making, time management, and conversation, which would help them succeed. Using a warm conversational style, Ely passes along practical suggestions to help teen-agers jumpstart their minds, achieve their goals, and appreciate their lives. The information and useful advice provided make this book an ideal resource both for those just starting out in the gifted field as well as those who are already seasoned veterans.
Cultural understanding is more important than ever before, especially for children.
With that thought in mind, Chris and Stephanie Westphal moved with their two school-age children to Prague, Czech Republic, where for the next year they realized a lifelong dream of living abroad. They soon discovered that being an expatriate is much more than changing addresses. Funny, insightful, and helpful, this book paints an engaging picture of life abroad, and provides advice from the Westphals and dozens of other expatriates. This is an invaluable resource for individuals and families interested in living abroad, or those wanting to send their bright children on foreign exchanges. This book is a real eye-opener for educators and parents unfamiliar with the full body of research in the field of curriculum for gifted education.