Nonfiction

Drawing on my training and experiences as an educational psychologist, I write nonfiction books for children, teens, parents and educators that address the issues of emotional intensity, resiliency and giftedness.

~BOOKS FOR KIDS~




THE GIRL GUIDE:
Finding Your Place in a Mixed Up World 
Prufrock Press, May 14, 2013



Finding your unique voice in a noisy world can be hard. Very hard. But not if you have a great guide! The Girl Guide: Finding Your Place in a Mixed-Up World is a must read for girls in grades 6-9 as they enter the tumultuous world of adolescence. Packed with fun worksheets and quizzes, as well as stories from older girls and women, The Girl Guide covers everything a teenage girl needs to know on the journey toward her own identity. Proven strategies for dealing with stress management, confronting relational aggression, being safe online, navigating the changing mother-daughter relationship, and more make this the ultimate guide for any girl to get through the teen years and discover her unique point of view in the world. 


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101 SUCCESS SECRETS FOR GIFTED KIDS:
The Ultimate Handbook 
Prufrock Press, May 2011

Pssst! Want to know a secret? 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids: The Ultimate Handbook is a must-read for gifted kids ages 8 to 12 who want to find success in school and life. If you’re a gifted kid or you know gifted kids, you need the 101 awesome secrets, tips, and tricks included in this book!
Chock full of fun suggestions and practical strategies, 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids covers topics including bullying, school performance, perfectionism, friendships, and sibling rivalries. Fun quizzes, tip sheets, and practical Q & A sections from other gifted preteens and kids make this book fun to read and give gifted kids insight into everything they’ve ever wanted to know about being gifted. Proven strategies on dealing with stress management, parents’ and teachers’ expectations, anxiety, cyber-bullying, friendship troubles, and more make this the must-have guide for every gifted kid!


  • "All [tips] are incredible useful. In fact, the advice would be helpful for all kids...As long as our educational system attaches labels to children, this title will serve as a useful tool for those designated as 'gifted'."  ~School Library Journal
  • "101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids is a choice pick for any gifted and talented kid who wants school to be the enriching activity it should be." ~Midwest Book Review



~BOOKS FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS~



QUIET KIDS:
Helping Your Introverted Child Thrive in an Extroverted World
Prufrock Press, October 1, 2013

Being an introverted child is difficult, especially in an ever-increasingly noisy world. Often viewed as aloof, unmotivated or conceited, introverted children are deeply misunderstood by parents, educators and even their peers. That’s where "Quiet Kids: Helping Your Introverted Child Thrive in an Extroverted World" comes in. Designed to provide parents with a blueprint for not only understanding the nature of introversion, Quiet Kids provides specific strategies to teach their children how to thrive in a world that may not understand them. Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style, the book 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. With specific strategies to address academic performance, bullying, and resiliency, Quiet Kids is a must read for anyone wishing to enhance the lives of introverted children.

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EMOTIONAL INTENSITY IN GIFTED STUDENTS:
Helping Kids Cope with Explosive Outbursts 
Prufrock Press (October, 2010)

Designed to provide support for the difficult job of parenting and teaching gifted children, Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelings provides the resource parents and teachers need to not only understand why gifted children are so extreme in their behavior, but also learn specific strategies to teach gifted children how to live with their intensity.
Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style, Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students uses real-world examples through case studies and role-plays that show parents and teachers how to interact with gifted children in a way that teaches them how to recognize, monitor, and adjust their behavior. Worksheets, tip sheets, and checklists are included to help parents, teachers, and the students themselves learn to cope with the explosive feelings that often accompany giftedness. Specific strategies for stress management, underperformance in school, perfectionism, and social anxiety make this a must read for anyone wishing to make a positive lasting impact on the lives of gifted children.

  • "She [Christine] does give you a manual [to your child], and it is a very good one." ~ Gifted Education Communicator

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~COMING SOON~

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