Books
I Recommend for Indigo Parents
The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Indigo Children
by Wendy H. Chapman
and Carolyn Flynn, published August 2007
Parenting Indigo Children can be demanding. This book co-authored by our
very own Wendy Chapman offers insight and examples to help parents coping
with the unique challenges posed by raising an Indigo. Turn those
challenges into opportunities. Allow Wendy to share with you her years of
experience working with Indigo children and their parents.
The
Indigo Children : The New Kids Have Arrived
by Lee Carroll
and
Jan Tober, published May 1999
Essays by many sources about the
Indigo Children. Have you heard about the Indigo Children? This is very interesting
and IMPORTANT information for parents of gifted children! This is THE
main book on Indigo Children. Most Indigos are gifted children - and
that's why it's in this section.
Perfectionism: What's Bad About Being Too Good
by Miriam
Adderholt-Elliott and Jan Goldberg
(re)published in July 1999
Is your child a perfectionist? Is he panicking about getting an A-?
This is an outstanding reference for parents who think their bright
child should be getting all A's and can't understand why they are
procrastinating on doing assignments or are very nervous about
tests. This will give you effective ways of helping your child.
This is my favorite book on the topic of perfectionism that I have
read so far. I highly recommend this one!! When I was first in
graduate school (1990 - so this must be a republication) and extremely
perfectionistic myself, this little book helped me IMMENSELY to
overcome the intensity and tone it down to where I could accept
myself. I learned to prioritize and put the appropriate amount of
effort into things. The book presents it in a fun and understandable
way - so much that they list this book as a children's book - Well, I
think it would be good for any readers.
The
Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids : How to Understand,
Live With, and Stick Up for Your Gifted
Child
by Sally Yahnke Walker, Susan K. Perry
published March
1991
I highly recommend this one, too. It gives good information
about gifted children and suggestions on working with them.
Bringing
Out the Best : A Resource Guide for Parents of Young Gifted
Children
by Jacquelyn Saunders & Pamela Espeland
published
Feb. 1991
A must read according to several reader reviews. Includes
both research based information and anecdotal info. Extensive resource
and further reading list.
Helping
Gifted Children Soar : A Practical Guide for Parents and
Teachers
by Carol A. Strip, Gretchen
Hirsch (Contributor)
published October
2000
Highly recommended by parents.
The Wise Child: A Spiritual Guide to Nurturing Your Child's
Intuition
by Sonia Choquette, Ph.D.
ISBN 0-609-80399-9
1999,Three Rivers Press, NY
The Psychic Pathway: A Workbook for Reawakening the Voice of
the Soul
by Sonia Choquette
ISBN 0-517-88407-0
1994,Three Rivers Press, NY
Nurturing Spirituality in Children: Simple Hands-On Activities
by Peggy J. Jenkins
ISBN 1-885223-23-4
1995, Beyond Worlds Publishing Inc., Hillsboro, OR
ESP for Kids: How to Develo Your Child's Psychic Ability
by Dr. Tag Powell & Carol Howell Mills
ISBN 0-914295-98-5
1993,Top of the Mountain Publishing, Key Largo, FL
Meditating with Children: The Art of Concentration and Centering
by Deborah Rozman, Ph.D.
ISBN 187905224-5
1st ed. 1975, 2nd ed. 1994, Planetary Publications, Boulder Creek, CA
Moonbeam: A Book of Meditations for Children
by Maureen Garth
ISBN 1-86371-142-2
Harper Collins Publishers, 1st pub. in Melbourne, Australia in 1992,
also pub. in 193, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, also NY, NY.
Starbright: Meditations for Children
by Maureen Garth
ISBN 0-06-250398-7
1991, Harper San Francisco of Harper Collins Publishers
Earthlight: New Meditations for Children
by Maureen Garth
ISBN 0-7322-5828-6
1997, Harper Collins Publishers, Sydney, Australia
Way of the Peaceful Warrior
by Dan Millman
ISBN 0-915811-00-6
1984, HJ Kramer, Inc., Tiburon, CA
Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior
by Dan Millman
ISBN 0-915811-33-2
1991, HJ Kramer, Inc., Tiburon, CA