Friends Forever How Parents Can Help Their Kids Make and Keep Good Friends

Name: Friends Forever How Parents Can Help Their Kids Make and Keep Good Friends
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ISBN: 9780470640753

ISBN-10: 0470640758

ISBN-13: 9780470640753

Edition: 2010

Authors: Fred Frankel

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A systematic plan for parents to help their kids acquire and sustain friendshipsEvery parent hopes their child will develop healthy and happy friendships. However, most parents don't know what to do that will encourage their child to be a friend and attract friends. The author offers clear-cut friendship-making guidelines for parents and their children. Some of the book's recommendations include: don't over-schedule a child's time; guide children to participate in "friend-attracting" activities; seek out friends in the neighborhood. The author includes methods for dealing with bullying and inappropriate friendships Offers clear guidance for helping children become a good friend and attract…

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List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/1/2010
Pages: 320
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



How Parents Can Help



Making Time for Friends



Curbing Interests That Prevent Friendships



Developing Interests That Attract Friends



Using Your Neighborhood School for Friends



Using Organized Activities to Find Friends



Improving Your Networking Skills



Making Friends



Joining Others at Play



Becoming a Good Sport



Looking for Closer Friends and Joining a Friendship Group



Using the Telephone to Make Friends



Using Texting and Instant Messaging to Connect with Friends



Having Fun Play Dates



Becoming a Better Host



School Break and Vacation Activities That Promote Friendships



Keeping Friends



Encouraging Wise Choices



Discouraging Poor Choices



Listening to Your Child's Worries



Having Friends Stolen



Losing a Close Friend



Divorce and Moving Away



Dealing with Teasing, Bullying, and Meanness



Taking the Fun out of Teasing



Stopping Rumors



Staying Away from Children Who Fight



Dealing with Children who Bully



Helping Your Child Out of Trouble



Working with Adults Who Have Trouble with Your Child



Stopping Your Child's Fighting



Overcoming Hyperactive Behavior



Stopping Your Child's Bullying



Not Noticed by Classmates



Building Friendship Skills and Overcoming a Negative Reputation


Notes


Resources


About the Author


Index