Friendships/Relationships Books
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Best Friends, Worst Enemies
by Michael Thompson, Ph.D, et al
This book demonstrates that children's friendships begin early, in infancy, and run exceptionally deep in intensity and loyalty. As children grow, their friendships become more complex and layered but also more emotionally fraught, marked by both extraordinary intimacy and bewildering cruelty. This book brings to life the drama of childhood relationships, guiding parents to a deeper understanding of the motives and meanings of social behavior. Here you will find penetrating discussions of the differences between friendship and popularity, how boys and girls deal in unique ways with intimacy and commitment, whether all kids need a best friend, why cliques form and what you can do about them.
How I Learned To Make Friends
by Amy Z. Rowland
Alicia, who although she is full of fun, can often be too pushy and bossy for the other children, narrates this book. Alicia learns that there are specific things that one can do to make and keep friends and she shares her "secrets" of friendship with the reader. (age 6 & up
Return Of The Indian, The
by Lynne Reid Banks
A year ago, Omri and his best friend, Patrick, discovered the magical ability of an old skeleton key to bring plastic figures to life. After sharing many exciting adventures with their new friends, Little Beas the Indian brave and Boone the crying cowboy, Omri and Patrick finally had to say goodbye. Now, after a year of living apart, Little Bear and Boone have returned. When the boys discover a new way of using the magical key, they open the door to a fresh set of glorious and terrifying adventures.
The Search for Common Ground in Sex Education
by Ed Crawford, MA
Author Ed Crawford addresses how society's "erosion of conscience" has left young people vulnerable to destructive choices, especially sexual activity. And, while adults debate the way sex education should be taught in public schools, Crawford laments, "... Sexual activity among our teens continues to soar. . ." Crawford identifies and describes "ten essentials" that can help young people learn "conscience equipping" skills and can be used in the public schools for designing a sex education curricula.
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