Evelyn Fairkind

Your child asks questions that stop you cold. Feels everything at full volume. Gets called "too much" by teachers who don't know what to do with them. And somewhere between the 2 a.m. existential conversations and the school meeting that went nowhere, you've wondered: Am I doing this right?Gifted and Misunderstood is the guide you've been looking for. Written specifically for parents of gifted, advanced, and twice-exceptional children, this book cuts through the myths and gets straight to what actually matters - understanding your child's unique mind and giving them what they genuinely need to thrive.
Inside, you'll discover: What giftedness really looks like (it's not straight As and easy smiles) Why gifted kids feel everything so intensely - and what to do about it How to identify and support twice-exceptional children who are gifted and struggling Parenting strategies that work with a gifted child's brain, not against it How to advocate effectively at school without burning bridges Where to find true intellectual peers for your child How to protect your own wellbeing while raising an intense, extraordinary kid And how to raise a gifted child into a fulfilled, purposeful adult - not just an impressive one Whether your child has been formally identified as gifted or you simply know in your gut that something more is going on, this book will give you clarity, practical tools, and the reassurance that you are not alone.
Your child deserves to be truly understood. This book will help you make sure they are.