The Friendship Factor: Helping Our Children Navigate Their Social World--and Why It Matters for Their Success and Happiness
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (938 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0142001899 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Through his gentle yet effective guidance, Kenneth Rubin helps parents to teach their children the essential life skill of working with and getting along with others."
In The Friendship Factor he uses vivid case studies to differentiate normal development from potential problems and real distress, exploring how to:Distinguish between a solitary child and a lonely childEncourage the development of "popularity-as-likability," not "dominance"Help an easily angered child be less aggressiveIncrease a child's social ability with specific skills and strategies. Based on twenty-five years of research on friendship, Dr. Rubin reveals the importance of children's social development to their emotional and intellectual growth—and future succ
Kim said Great Book. This book is very helpful for me for use with my daughter who is having a little difficullty with friendship. I have only read "Great Book" according to Kim. This book is very helpful for me for use with my daughter who is having a little difficullty with friendship. I have only read 2 chapters and it has already given me some great information and ideas for how to help my daughter navigate her friendships a little better.. chapters and it has already given me some great information and ideas for how to help my daughter navigate her friendships a little better.. "Good Research and great information" according to Em. This is a fantastic read if you want something that takes you through the amazing research this author has done on developing children and social skills. Every parent should read it as soon as possible.. "Reads like a textbook" according to Chelsea Levine. Although I enjoy this topic very much, I was disappointed here. I was hoping to have more of a story to as opposed to research.
Kenneth H. Dr. Rubin, Ph.D., an internationally renowned researcher in child development, is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Director of the Center for Children, Relationships, and Culture at the University of Maryland. Rubin is the father of two grown children and lives with his wife in north Potomac, Maryland.Andrea Thompson is a freelance writer.. Featured in publications such as Parents Magazine, Parenting, R