The Friendship Factor: Helping Our Children Navigate Their Social World- and Why It Matters for Their Success

Resource Type

Book - Parent

Description

"Based on twenty-five years of research on friendship, Dr. Kenneth H. Rubin reveals the importance of healthy social development to a child's emotional and intellectual growth. In The Friendship Factor he uses vivid case studies to highlight normal social development, potential problems, and real distress, exploring: How to distinguish between a well-adjusted solitary child and a lonely child How to distinguish between popularity-as-likability and popularity-as-dominance. How to honor your child's social style, which may differ from your own. How to help an easily angered child be less aggressive. How to increase a child's social ability with specific skills and strategies. How to know when and when not to intervene in your child's social life."--Publisher (barnesandnoble.com)

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

School Age (6-12)

Languages

English

ISBN

0142001899

Authors

Andrea Thompson , Kenneth H. Rubin

Publication

2003 Penguin

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