Synopses & Reviews
Based on twenty-five years of research on friendship, Dr. Kenneth H. Rubin reveals the importance of children's social development to their emotional and intellectual growth—and future success. 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 child
- Encourage the development of "popularity-as-likability," not "dominance"
- Help an easily angered child be less aggressive
- Increase a child's social ability with specific skills and strategies
Synopsis
Good social skills are vital to a child's development and future success, but concerned parents need not fear--children can learn and develop these skills over time. In this groundbreaking guide, Dr. Kenneth Rubin taps his twenty-five years of research on friendship and peer influence to provide parents with the tools and strategies they need to help their children become their best social selves.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-310) and index.
About the Author
Kenneth H. 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. Featured in publications such as
Parents Magazine,
Parenting,
Redbook, and
The New York Times Sunday Magazine, he has also appeared on television shows such as
20/20. Dr. Rubin is the father of two grown children and lives with his wife in north Potomac, Maryland.
Andrea Thompson is a freelance writer.