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Book SynopsisA systematic plan for parents to help their kids acquire and sustain friendships Every 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.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Part One: How Parents Can Help 1
1 Making Time for Friends 3
2 Curbing Interests That Prevent Friendships 11
3 Developing Interests That Attract Friends 19
4 Using Your Neighborhood School for Friends 27
5 Using Organized Activities to Find Friends 31
6 Improving Your Networking Skills 43
Part Two: Making Friends 49
7 Joining Others at Play 51
8 Becoming a Good Sport 67
9 Looking for Closer Friends and Joining a Friendship Group 79
10 Using the Telephone to Make Friends 87
11 Using Texting and Instant Messaging to Connect with Friends 101
12 Having Fun Play Dates 109
13 Becoming a Better Host 125
14 School Break and Vacation Activities That Promote Friendships 143
Part Three: Keeping Friends 151
15 Encouraging Wise Choices 153
16 Discouraging Poor Choices 159
17 Listening to Your Child’s Worries 169
18 Having Friends Stolen 175
19 Losing a Close Friend 181
20 Divorce and Moving Away 185
Part Four: Dealing with Teasing, Bullying, and Meanness 193
21 Taking the Fun Out of Teasing 195
22 Stopping Rumors 205
23 Staying Away from Children Who Fight 211
24 Dealing with Children Who Bully 217
Part Five Helping Your Child Out of Trouble 227
25 Working with Adults Who Have Trouble with Your Child 229
26 Stopping Your Child’s Fighting 239
27 Overcoming Hyperactive Behavior 247
28 Stopping Your Child’s Bullying 253
29 Not Noticed by Classmates 259
30 Building Friendship Skills and Overcoming a Negative Reputation 267
Notes 269
Resources 281
About the Author 287
Index 289
