From psychologist and children's friendships expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin comes a social development primer that gives kids the answers they need to make and keep friends. Friendship is complicated for kids. Almost every child struggles socially at some time, in some way. Having an argument with a friend, getting teased, or even trying to find a buddy in a new classroom...although these are typical problems, they can be very painful. And friendships are never about just one thing. With research-based practical solutions and plenty of true-to-life examples--presented in more than 200 lighthearted cartoons--Growing Friendships is a toolkit for both girls and boys as they make sense of the social order around them. Children everywhere want to fit in with a group, resist peer pressure, and be good sports--but even the most socially adept children struggle at times. But after reading this highly illustrated guide on their own or with a caring adult, kids everywhere will be well equipped to face any friendship challenges that come their way.

A children's book about social skills.

Every kid’s must-have primer for being a good friend. Whether kids find socializing as natural as smiling or as hard as learning a new language, this book can help them improve their social skills so they can better enjoy the benefits of friendship. Practical advice covers everything from breaking the ice to developing friendships to overcoming problems and being a good friend. True-to-life vignettes, “what would you do?” scenarios, voluminous examples, quizzes to test learning, “Try This” assignments for practicing techniques, and advice from real kids make this an accessible life-skills handbook. Survival Guides for Kids Helping Kids Help Themselves® Straightforward, friendly, and loaded with practical advice, the Free Spirit Survival Guides for Kids give kids the tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. With plenty of realistic examples and bright illustrations, they are accessible, encouraging, kid-friendly, and even life-changing.

A practical book to help children learn to make friends.

Fun dinosaur characters teach young children all about friendship--the value of friends, how to make friends, and how to be a good friend. With playful full-color illustrations, Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown help kids cope with everyday social situations and learn: Who can be your friend. How to show someone you would like to be friends. How to handle bosses and bullies. The best ways to be a friend and ways not to be a friend. Ways to settle an argument with a friend.

From psychologist and children’s friendships expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin comes a social development primer that gives kids the answers they need to make and keep friends. Friendships aren’t always easy for kids. Almost every child struggles socially at some time, in some way. Having an argument with a friend, getting teased, or even trying to find a buddy in a new classroom…although these are typical problems, they can be tough. Children want to fit in, but sometimes getting along with friends is complicated. Psychologist and children’s friendship expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin give kids the answers they need to make and keep friends using five essential skills: -Reaching Out to Make Friends -Stepping Back to Keep Friends -Blending In to Join Friends -Speaking Up to Share With Friends -Letting Go to Accept Friends With research-based, practical solutions and plenty of true-to-life-examples of social skills in practice—presented in lighthearted humorous cartoons—Growing Friendships is a toolkit for both boys and girls as they make sense of the social environment around them. They will learn how to be open to friendship, choose kind friends, and most important, be a good friend.

In Kids' Guide to Making Friends you can quickly discover some of the best ways to get to know new people and find genuinely good friends while being an incredible companion to others! But why is friendship so important in the first place? A good friend is the kind of person you can depend on and trust with anything. They're there to hear your stories, wipe your tears, and go through new experiences together. Spending time with friends can boost your spirits, improve your mood, and leave you feeling more fulfilled in life. However, this means finding people you connect with on a deeper, more personal level. With a copy of Kids' Guide to Making Friends you'll learn more about the importance of friendship, how to find genuine people to connect with, and what to do when dealing with conflicts that can arise within friendship groups. When you read this book you can expect to learn a lot from this book full of actionable tips and advice, such as: How to identify genuinely good friends who have your best interest at heart How to accept differences in the people you become friends with because everyone is unique in their own way Appropriate ways to deal with unreliable friends who aren't always there when you need them Tips on overcoming conflicts and seeing things from other perspectives How to cope with the different emotions you may experience Ways to stand up for a friend when they're experiencing bullying Tips on giving the benefit of the doubt instead of assuming the worst in every situation And so much more! The book covers everything you need to know about making friends, being a better friend, and handling different situations when you're close to others! Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-click", and Get Your Copy Now!

If Brown can learn to use all of the friendship skills he learns from the others pencils, he will make friends. This first book in the Building Relationship series focuses on relationship-building skills for children. Included are tips for parents and teachers on how to help children who feel left out and have trouble making friends.

Discusses what a friend is, what guidelines to follow for making and keeping friends, and why friends are important.

Help your child be the best friend they can be with this guide to social skills—featuring more than 30 friendship-building activities for kids ages 8 to 12. Making, keeping, and being a good friend takes practice. Luckily, there are special social skills that kids can use to build lasting, fun, and healthy friendships. This workbook teaches kids all about them through fun activities and advice created especially for ages 8 to 12. A variety of skills and activities—Kids will discover 30+ exercises like quizzes and fill-in-the-blanks that will help them practice empathy, kindness, active listening, dealing with bullies, and more. Kid-friendly content—Make it fun for children to learn about friendship with brightly colored illustrations, short chapters, and simple but engaging exercises. Tackle tricky situations—Thoughtful, age-appropriate language shows kids how to navigate social issues like gossiping, peer pressure, bullying, and other difficult areas of friendship. Inspire kids to develop happy, meaningful friendships with Social Skills to Be a Great Friend.