| Let's Be Friends: A Workbook to Help Kids Learn Social Skills & Make Great Friends Contributor(s): Shapiro, Lawrence E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1572246103 ISBN-13: 9781572246102 Publisher: Instant Help Publications OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2008 Annotation: This activity book helps children acquire the skills to make and keep new friends, including: choosing friends with common interests, reading non-verbal cues, and developing specific communication skills like inviting a child to a party or talking on the phone. The book is designed for the estimated 30-40% of children who find themselves socially isolated or rejected by their peers. 40 simple, fun activites to help kids: Find deep and lasting friendships; Develop give-and-take relationships; Cope with rejection and disappointment. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Friendship |
| Dewey: 158.25 |
| LCCN: 2008276288 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.05" W x 9.93" (0.68 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Building positive friendships is a critical part of a child's development. When adults look back on their childhoods, they rate their friendships as one of the most important factors in their happiness. But researchers report that half of children have difficulty making and keeping friends. These problems predispose them to lifelong relationship challenges. What's more, parents report that they rarely know what to do to help their children make friends. Social problems in childhood may lead to more serious problems in adolescence and adulthood, so it's wise to help your child with these skills now. The activities in this book offer you effective tools for helping your child become a better friend-maker. The activities in Let's Be Friends teach kids a wide variety of social skills including the making and keeping of new friends, finding friends with common interests, ways of coping with rejection, and tips for developing give and take in relationships. With practice, the skills in this book can help youngsters locate support during transitions, build self-esteem, and develop into healthy, resilient adults. |
Contributor Bio(s): Shapiro, Lawrence E.: - Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD, is an internationally known child psychologist and parenting expert in Norwalk, CT. He has written over fifty books for parents, children, and mental health professionals. |