A clinical psychologist explains that millions of children with dazzling intelligence think divergently--overflowing with many ideas--while schools, organized activities, and daily life reward convergent thinking, which focuses on one idea at a time.
Does your imaginative, computer-proficient daughter tune out in the classroom' Does your spirited son become headstrong and aggressive when faced with the simplest decisions' Does your bold, energetic child have trouble focusing on basic tasks' Millions of children--one in five-…
A clinical psychologist explains that millions of children with dazzling intelligence think divergently--overflowing with many ideas--while schools, organized activities, and daily life reward convergent thinking, which focuses on one idea at a time.
In [this book, the author] gives you eight sets of keys to unlock your best attention so that you can concentrate in every situation -- even when you're under pressure or facing dull tasks that must be done. You'll choose which key solutions and strategies work best for you and …
Counsels readers on how to hone attention skills in the face of information overload, outlining specific strategies for prioritizing and achieving a focused state of mind.