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Chapter 3: A Talented Child's Role Within the Family

The Family and the Talented Child

The Family Dynamic

Influence of Gender Differences

Understand The Family Dynamic

Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Child's Talent

Evaluating Talent

Talent and Potential

Process of Evaluating Talent

Evaluation Area 1: Ability Level

Evaluation Area 2: Competitive Attitude

Evaluation Area 3: Performing On a Small or Big Stage

Evaluation Area 4: Does It Run In the Family?

Table Of Contents

Preface

Why a Dual Focus Is Important

Reason 1: The Whole Person Is Impacted

Reason 2: Using Developmental Anchors

Reason 3: Tapping Into Infinite Potential

A Guide To Helping You Nurture Your Child's Talents

Chapter 1: Inside The Mind Of Young Performers

The Mind Of a Young Performer

Children Younger Than 8 Years Old

Children Ages 8-9 Years Old

Children Ages 10-11 Years Old

Children Ages 12-13 Years Old

Children 14 Years and Older

Through Your Child's Eyes

Chapter 2: Nurture Talent In Age-Appropriate Ways

Stages Of Nurturing Talent

Stage 1: Exploration--For Children Ages 5-12 Years Old

Parenting Methods During the Exploration Stage

Method 1: Provide Exposure Beyond Traditional Programs

Method 2: Focus More On Skills Than Competitions

Method 3: Develop Intrinsic Motivation

Method 4: Find Instructors That Develop the Whole Child

Stages 2 and 3: Commitment and Proficiency--For Adolescents and Older

Parenting Methods During Stage 2: Commitment

Method 1: Continue To Emphasize Variety

Method 2: Provide Emotional Support & Teach Coping Skills

Method 3: Develop Self-Reliance

Method 4: Develop Perseverance and Commitment

Method 5: Develop Good Communication Skills

Parenting Methods During Stage 3: Proficiency

Method 1: Develop Emotional and Financial Independence

Method 2: Provide Emotional Support

Method 3: Stay Focused On Parenting

Chapter 5: Supporting Your Child's Development

Nurture Talent and Personal Growth

Five-Year Old Child Worksheet

Six-Year Old Child Worksheet

Seven-Year Old Child Worksheet

Eight-Year Old Child Worksheet

Nine-Year Old Child Worksheet

Ten-Year Old Child Worksheet

Eleven-Year Old Child Worksheet

Twelve-Year Old Child Worksheet

References

About A Talented Mind