Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities

Synopsis

A parent&’s guide to empowering children to embrace their visible and invisible differences Meg Zucker was born with one finger on each hand, shortened forearms, and one toe on each misshapen foot, caused by a genetic condition called ectrodactyly. She would eventually pass this condition on to her two sons, and, along with her husband, raise them and their adopted daughter, who has her own invisible differences. Born of the family&’s hard-won experiences, this book offers invaluable advice on raising confident, empathetic, and resilient children who succeed, not despite but because of their differences. Born Extraordinary helps parents of children with differences and disabilities to relinquish their instinctive anxieties, embrace their new normal, and ultimately find joy in watching their children thrive. Often the subjects of unwanted attention—ranging from pitying stares to bullying—Zucker and her sons have learned to ignore what others think and live fearlessly. Also incorporating the stories of other families with visible and invisible differences of all kinds, Born Extraordinary gives parents the tools to meet their children&’s emotional needs while supporting the whole family unit. Parents learn how best to empower their children to confront others&’ assumptions, grow in confidence, and encourage dialogue—rather than silence, fear, and shame—around difference.

Copyright:

2023

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9780593419397

Related ISBNs:

9780593419380

Publisher:

Penguin Publishing Group

Date of Addition:

03/07/23

Copyrighted By:

Meg Zucker

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Self-Help, Parenting and Family, Social Studies

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.