ISBN: 978-0316917308
The Unwritten Rules of Friendship Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Make Friends
By Natalie Madorsky Elman, PhD & Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
(Little, Brown)
For parents
Describes the friendship strengths and struggles of nine types of children.
"A practical, easy-to-use book that gives parents the tools they need to help their child navigate the social world."
- Dorothy Cantor, PsyD., author of What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up?
Contents
Chapters include:
- The Sy Child
- The Born Leader
- The Little Adult
- The Short-Fused Child
- The Different Drummer
Praise from reviewers
“A welcome addition to the parenting library.” Publishers Weekly
“Colorfully written and practical…Recommended for public library parenting collections.” Library Journal
“Although written primarily for parents, The Unwritten Rules of Friendship is a book every elementary school teacher should read and have available to parents who are concerned their child is having a difficult time making friends…” George A. Clowes, School Reform News
Praise from experts
“At last—a book that gives due emphasis to the importance of children’s relationships! In a vivid and engaging style, the authors show how to identify and avoid those behavior patterns that separate youngsters from the friendships they crave.” - Carol R. Lewis, Psy.D., author of Listening to Children
“A practical, easy-to-use book that gives parents the tools they need to help their child navigate the social world.” - Dorothy Cantor, Psy.D., author of What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up?
Praise from readers
“I have only had this book for a week, and already I have learned so much about how to help both of my children with a variety of social struggles they've had.” −Rebekah, Amazon
“Before, all I could do for my child was to nag and nag about her off-putting behavior. Then the book arrived...I was thrilled with how the writers were able to identify my child, the different drummer, and how they did so much more than just give advice. They identified behaviors I was only generally aware of. And they gave real hands on strategies that will clearly demonstrate to my child her responses in the give and take of relationships.” −Diana G., Amazon