The energy of these children can be astounding; their curiosity boundless. Channeling that energy is not only helpful but necessary. Supporting that curiosity is essential! This book provides specific hints for copiong, for establishing realistic boundaries, for avoiding labels and easy judgements (like “Attention Deficit Disorder”) where any child is concerned. Written in an upbeat style, the author draws from her experience with her own active/ creative children and those of others to present a handbook of encouragement and genuine help.

Stephanie Vlahov (M.S. in Psychology / Theatre Arts) is a native Californian, married and the mother of two young sons. She is a soccer mom, watercolorist, writer and tender of the hearth. She also runs a recruiting business from home (her "real job").

Her active/ creative son Alexander was principally the impetus for this book; sibling Nicholas provided material for the dynamic between the two. She has been involved in regional theatre and arts groups over the years as she met other parents of active/ creative kids. Through her travels with her family to the Mediterranean and "anywhere tropical," she sees that the element of active creativity cuts across all cultures. As an astute student of human nature and people, she continues to write and paint when she is not driving her sons around