Explains steps that parents can take to help their child develop talent in any activity that has sparked his or her interest. Chronicles the talent experiences of Olympic medalists, professional athletes, award-winning artists, high-school phenoms, child prodigies, champion coaches, master teachers, and committed parents across a wide array of talent domains from chess to rodeo Offers parents step by step plans for maximizing early experiences, arranging mentors, facilitating practice, boosting motivation, building a center of excellence, and managing talent development Addresses how to promote academic talent using the SOAR system: Selection, Organization, Association, and Regulation