Social Skills for Kids (Ages 5-12)

13 Strategies to Bully Busting, Forging Unbreakable Friendships, Perceiving Others’ Feelings and Raising Socially Smart Kids

By: Josh Evermore

Narrated by: Rebecca Sands

Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

Transform your child’s social awkwardness into confidence and connection at each stage of their development....

It’s a no-brainer that you want the best for your kid, right? Love, care, and all those essential ingredients that create a fulfilling childhood? Check, check, and check!

And yet, there seems to be a missing piece...a gap that needs to be filled.

Your child is having a tough time connecting with others or struggling to make friends. They seem a tad uncomfortable in social situations and find it hard to express themselves or understand others. And on top of that, they throw tantrums when things don't go their way.

Well, guess what? These are all clear signs your child could use a helping hand in the social skills department.

That’s where this book comes into play.

It's a 13-step roadmap to social confidence packed to the brim with proven techniques and tons of insightful advice—all tailored to your child's specific stage of development.

Here’s a fraction of what you’ll discover inside:

• 13 Social Superstar Strategies designed to help even the shy little wallflower blossom into a butterfly
• How you can be a good example for your child—because what you do matters more than what you say
• Fun activities that not only break the ice on why differences are cool, but also instill a deep respect for diversity
• How to make and maintain friendships, even if your child has always felt like they're on the outside looking in
• A no-nonsense guide to facing bullies head-on
• Effective techniques for positive reinforcement, customized to suit different age groups—because what works for a five-year-old may not work for a 10-year-old
• Interactive games and exercises designed to nurture empathy, active listening, and effective communication in children, regardless of their age
• The "Kid’s Corner"—a special section that seamlessly transforms social intricacies into child's play

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AN AMAZING GUIDE FOR ALL PARENTS!

This book is a fantastic resource for all parents looking for support to develop their child's social skills. The author has mentioned the various stages that a child goes through and offers advice on how to deal with them, providing a guidance for improvement. I especially appreciate the age-specific advice on positive reinforcement. The book also offers exercises to build empathy and effective communication skills. I appreciate the author for such an amazing work. Highly recommended!

A Must Read for Any Parent!

I think technology is limiting children's ability to learn social skills. As we age, social skills are a MUST! As a high school teacher I can easily spot the kiddos that need work in this area, and they are plenty! Thankfully, there are fantastic resources, like this book! If you have children this should be in your library to help your kiddos develop important social skills. You'll all be happier in the long run!

Best start for kiddos

This was a surprisingly wonderful book! A beautifully crafted collection of advice, information and tools, this work will undoubtedly help build a solid social skills foundation. Designed for parents and carers to better understand what goes into building healthy social behaviours, this is an engaging and informative listen that covers all the most important (and often neglected) aspects of teaching our children how to be well-rounded social, empathetic and emotionally intelligent adults.

Teaching Social Skills to Ages 5 to 12

Social skills in children seem to be an ever-more-challenging objective every day.  Because the current and younger generations are obsessed with their screens, learning social skills as an automatic result of developmental growth is a thing of the past.  Teaching social skills then, is critical in making sure children have the fundamental skills they need to function in the world.

Mr. Evernore helps fill in the social learning gaps with his insights for parents and caregivers.  I especially appreciate that the advice provided is structured based on a child's age, as skill expectation is vastly different for younger kids than it is for preteens.  He stresses the importance of adults modeling good behavior, utilizing repetition, practicing patience, and teaching empathy.  He emphasizes that proper social skills are predicated on a child learning to listen well to, and using proper communication with, others.

This book is a practical, step-by-step guide to teaching social skills during the elementary school years, when each skill set builds on the one that comes before it.  As such, the organization within each chapter makes sense and helps the information flow smoothly.  I recommend this book!

A transformative experience for children

"Social Skills for Kids (Ages 5-12)" is a gem in childhood development that addresses the very foundation of what many parents often find elusive—social grace and confidence in children. The book describes a 13-step roadmap, which contains building blocks carefully designed to enhance social intelligence and empathy. The author also emphasizes leading with examples. Regarding social activities, the book introduces various engaging yet deeply educational activities, covering everything from embracing differences to the fundamentals of forging and nurturing friendships. But what if our kids are bullied? No worries, the book has covered that with practical strategies. It empowers children to stand their ground with dignity and respect, equipping them with the tools to face bullying confidently. The book also discusses positive reinforcement as well as interactive games and exercises that foster a connection between parent and child. In all, this audiobook is a transformative experience that prepares your child for a brighter, more connected future.

Useful Resource to Build Social Connections

“Social Skills for Kids (Ages 5-12)” is a great resource for children that struggle interacting with others. It helps parents navigate helping their child transition into school age, change schools, or just learn to interact with their peers. This book builds confidence and enables children to make meaningful connections with their peers in order to build friendships, prevent bullying, and have an enjoyable schooling experience.

Tons of practicable approaches

Literally, hundreds of practical, practicable, hands on ideas help let's give our kids experience in the comfort of our own home and how to develop social skills and deal with nearly every aspect of social interaction they might come across from young child up to adolescent.

Highly recommend this audiobook. You'll other want to get the books you can highlight strategies love the most or have a pen and pencil ready to take down some great notes.

Empowering Kids for Success

Social Skills for Kids (Ages 5-12)" is a comprehensive and well-presented guide for parents and family members seeking to develop crucial skills in children. It reinforces its insights with studies, offers clear examples, and provides practical strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into daily household routines. The book's organization by age groups makes it an adaptable resource for targeting specific developmental stages, making it particularly valuable for parents with multiple children. Most importantly, the book emphasizes the power of setting a positive example for children, an aspect that resonates deeply. Highly recommended! This fantastic audiobook addresses a common issue I observed in my kids and their peers during the pandemic: shyness and discomfort in group settings. It offers well-explained steps and strategies to help children become more confident in social situations. I particularly appreciated the guidance on being a role model for kids, a powerful tool for building their confidence and resilience

Great Resource for Good Parenting

As parents you can’t say you know it all. One gets to learn everyday while parenting. At times you practice the different learnings before figuring out what works for you and your children. To practice one needs the tools and the author has done a marvellous job in researching and refining the information in an easy to read , understand and put into practice way. I will recommend this book for parents putting in the best in parenting but still feeling that it is not enough.

excellent tips

This audiobook is a valuable and insightful resource for parents and educators striving to nurture social confidence in children. The strategies and tools shared were so practical, helpful, and insightful. They are also perfectly suited to this age group. The book excels in offering a blend of fun activities, interactive games, and exercises that teach a variety of things like empathy and making and maintaining friendships. Great resource for parents!