The book shows how to help your child:
- Develop interests that will attract friends. Dancing and sports are in; solitary video games out
- Find friends in the neighborhood
- Use the Internet and social networking sites to meet and stay connected with friends
- Have more successful play dates
- Deal with teasing and bullying
- Learn social and emotional intelligence by developing skills such as listening, emphaty, compassion, and recreational conversation
- Manage and survive stormy friendships