The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How To Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships

Description: Corpmine The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How To Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships Product Description “Being aware of our feelings is a building block for our emotional and social intelligence. In this charming and creative book, Christina Furnival offers children a way to sense and shape their emotions that emerge in the important friendships that shape who we are now, and who we will become later on in our lives.”―Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Developing Mind, Parenting from the Inside Out, and The Whole Brain Child The Not-So-Friendly Friend is a recipient of the prestigious Gold Award from Mom's Choice Awards® How can I help my child deal with a bully?What do I teach them about handling an on-again-off-again, not-so-friendly friend?My advice to “just be kind” isn’t helping, and my child is still hurting. Christina Furnival, a licensed mental health therapist and mom, helps answer these questions in this charming and engaging rhyming story about a young child who successfully navigates the complexities of an unkind peer relationship. In The Not-So-Friendly Friend, children will learn an easy and practical lesson about how to firmly and assertively―yet kindly―stand up for themselves in the face of a bully. By teaching children about the importance and value of setting boundaries for healthy friendships, this book provides children the tools they need to foster their social confidence and emotional well-being. Review “Being aware of our feelings is a building block for our emotional and social intelligence. In this charming and creative book, Christina Furnival offers children a way to sense and shape their emotions that emerge in the important friendships that shape who we are now, and who we will become later on in our lives.”―Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Developing Mind, Parenting from the Inside Out, and The Whole Brain Child “Managing bullies is almost a guarantee with school-aged children, and this book helps children identify the right steps to seeking help and setting limits! Staying true to yourself, setting limits, and seeking help is often not taught by parents or educators, and this book will help guide children in managing complex problems appropriately. As a therapist in my 30s, some of these points were great reminders for difficult people I have come across!”―Brie Turns, PhD, LMFT, author of I Will Always Love You “Christina Furnival and Katie Dwyer are a dynamic team, creating a beautiful children’s book about healthy boundaries and negotiating friendships. This wonderful resource allows parents and teachers to work with their children about setting limits and kindly living within them. A fantastic read for any classroom!”―Lisa Baylis, educator and author of Self-Compassion for Educators “The Not-So-Friendly Friend helps children deal with the unavoidable times when a peer isn’t treating them as they should. It is important to give kids skills and tools to stand up to bullying at an early age.”―Justin W. Patchin, PhD, co-author of Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard “A beautiful story that encourages young children to set healthy boundaries and use assertiveness skills to improve friendships. A gift to young children everywhere.”―Katie Hurley, LCSW, author of The Happy Kid Handbook and No More Mean Girls “This beautiful book will resonate with every child navigating new friendships. The Not-So-Friendly Friend has a great message and one that is especially important in a world full of confusing young relationships. It shows us what it takes to make lasting friendships and how to set appropriate boundaries. This book is easy and fun to read, and it has delightful illustrations to capture the attention of its young readers. We loved it!”―Tina Williamson, founder of Mindfulmazing Inc. and author of Amazing Me “The Not-So-Friendly Friend is the book all kids need to read as they learn how to navigate daunting social interactions. The sooner we teach our children about setting boundaries and honoring self-worth, the Payment All payments are processed through PayPal and give you; the buyer protection on your purchase. Shipping All items ship out as fast as possible from multiple warehouses around the country. Most items are delivered within 3 business days. Returns We offer simple and easy returns on almost all items within 30 days of delivery. Contact us for a return authorization and address to ship your item to. © Copyright - Corpmine

Price: 19.39 USD

Location: Denver, Colorado

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