A practical, how-to guide for parents to help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social life-Which includes name-calling, after school fights, esteem-crushing cliques, and malicious exclusion by the popular kids. Through thoughtful discussion and insightful suggestions, parents will discover: the difference between real risk and normal social pain, the appropriate time to intervene-and when to step back, tips on how to mediate between children-without appearing mefflesome, the importance of teaching and encouraging leadership, & the redemptive power of friendship.

Author: Michael Thompson, Ph.D., Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D. with Catherine O'Neill Gr
Additional Author: Ballantine Books
ISBN: O3838
Count: 1