The Unwritten Rules of Friendship: Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Make Friends

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Summary: Mother of a shy child loved this book!
Review: I have watched my child suffer from shyness. This book made me realize that there are some specific skills that she could learn that would help her feel more confident and be more successful in social situations. Instead of saying to her, "Of course they will want to play with you, you're such a great kid," I now give her specific tips, like: "Smile and say hello and say the person's name when you see them" or "If all the kids are playing tag, just join the game, instead of waiting for them to ask you to join." I am so glad that I found this book while she is in early elementary school so we can work on the skills together and avoid some unhappiness down the road. This book offers very practical advice that will help parents guide their children to learn "friendship skills". What greater gift can we give our children? I found Unwritten Rules to be very compassionate towards all kinds of children. I gave a copy of it to my friend who was at her wit's end with her child who has been taking on the role of bully of the playground. She found it helpful too!

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Summary: Great advice
Review: I loved this book! Its so gentle yet practical. I have two boys and the ideas in the book were helpful for both of them. I also recognized some of the issues I struggled with as a child. The advice in the book was even helpful to me!

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Summary: This book is very helpful
Review: I was relieved to find concrete explanations and helpful strategies in this book. Those of us with kids who just don't seem to form the right relationships, can benefit from the real world application of the authors' knowledge. I have already tried some of the ideas for learning games and subtle suggestions , to good effect. It feels good to take some action to help my child fit in without feeling like I am interfering.

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Summary: A Concerned Mother
Review: The Unwritten Rules offers sound advice as well as easy to understand methods for parents to use in guiding their children through the quagmire of social situations. I highly recommend this book for any parent concerned with existing or potential social difficulties.

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Summary: A Grateful Mental Health Counselor...
Review: This book is an absolute must for parents AND teachers who want to guide children through the mastering of essential social skills for building friendships. The all inclusive presentation of means and methods for knowing and implementing The Unwritten Rules will spare many children from the pain of unknowingly inviting social rejection. It's all within The Unwritten Rules...clearly visible to the mind and heart. The authors admirably and impressively answer many children's calls for help.

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Summary: I know some of these kids.
Review: Well-organized with chapters on different types of children --the shy child, the different drummer, etc. States unwritten rules which elude many children in dealing with peers and others. Lots of examples and practical how-to professional advice. Gives parents tools to help their child overcome problems in making friends.