Being a parent to gifted children isn't as challenge-free as some would assume. While my wife and I don't spend hours pouring every detail of our son's homework with him, there are other difficulties that come with his gifts. Just as with any child, gifted children have hurdles, too, and as their parents we have to find resources and ways to help them cope with their individual rough spots.

Still, while there are many parents like us, who are trying to find new ways to engage, encourage and support our gifted children, there seems to be a shortage of quality literature for us. Our children have challenges that range from boredom and social anxieties to motivation and even depression. Excelling academically can be exhilarating and rewarding, but it can also be hard for extremely intelligent children to understand and blend well socially with their peers or communicate with their teachers.

My wife and I have been searching for some good written resources to help nurture our gifted son, and we finally hit on one that we found was great mix of support and guidance. A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children is written by four professionals with years of experience working with gifted children. Authors James T. Webb, Janet L. Gore, Edward R Amend and Arlene R. DeVries all contribute to this helpful resource, lending their individual insights and experiences for the benefit of both parents and educators alike.

If you're looking for some help giving your gifted child the special attention and support he or she needs, I recommend giving this book a read. It's the most user-friendly guide to nurturing the needs of gifted children I've found so far.