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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.
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PSYCHOLOGIST - AUTHOR - SPEAKERMAIN WEBSITE: EileenKennedyMoore.comWEBSITE FOR KIDS: www.DrFriendtastic.comBLOG: GrowingFriendshipsBlog.comVIDEOS: TheGreatCourses.com/KidsEileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, based in Princeton, NJ, and an internationally published author. A trusted expert on parenting and child development, her approach is gentle and practical, informed by research and anchored in the real-world experience of being a mom of four. Dr. Kennedy-Moore's books focus on children's feelings and friendships. Her newest book for children is Growing Friendships: A Kid's Guide to Making and Keeping Friends (See video book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=9F_ctQtFJNk) . She has written or co-authored four books for parents, Kid Confidence (New Harbinger) , Smart Parenting for Smart Kids (Jossey-Bass/Wiley) , The Unwritten Rules of Friendship (Little, Brown) , and What's My Child Thinking? (coming Feb. 2019, Dorling Kindersley) . She is also the professor for an audio-video series from The Great Courses, called Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids.Dr. Kennedy-Moore has been a featured guest on The TODAY SHOW, Good Day Philadelphia, and dozens of major radio shows, and she has been quoted in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Parents, Real Simple, Working Mother, Family Circle, Woman's Day, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Chicago Tribune. She serves on the advisory board for Parents magazine and her blog on PsychologyToday.com has over 2.8 million views. She frequently speaks at schools and conferences on topics such as: - Helping Siblings Get Along - 5 People Skills Every Child Needs to Learn - The Emotional Side of Parenting.
