Uses poetry to teach young readers social skills, including the importance of eye contact, patience, and learning to calm down when feeling anxious.

"Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by. Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. No matter - she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive...

Explains what listening means and provides examples of how listening can help with understanding, problem solving and safety. Includes information and extension activities for parents and teachers.

Payton is a pathetic dork, a comic book geek whose high school career is one hopeless faux pas after another. Yet he's a dreamer and madly in love with the head cheerleader Carrie, who he is determined to win over. But she is wise to his desperate advances, so to get off his radar she creates a plan to push him into the arms of a dorkette at the school, Samantha.

Faye de Muyshondt's 'socialsklz:-) for success' is not only relevant, touching on topics of email, social networking, cyberbullying, and smartphones, but also breathes life into the basics: how to speak, shake hands, make conversation, and behave in all social settings. Although they are not typically taught in school, research has shown that teaching these skills increases academic scores. The book takes de Muyshondt's highly successful NYC workshop...

Boundaries are limits we establish for ourselves and implement through action or communication. Personal Boundaries For Dummies gives you all the basics on what boundaries look like (spoiler: they aren't "one-size-fits-all

"C is for cooperate. G is for grow. P is for play! This friendly and reassuring alphabet book helps young children (and those who care for them) consider, explore, and discuss a wide range of skills related to school readiness. Kids preparing for kindergarten or preK will learn social skills from A to Z, building or reinforcing their knowledge of the alphabet at the same time. Charming art brings the skills to life with encouraging scenes of fun and...

Explains how social skills training can be an important part of a comprehensive treatment program for children and adolescents with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism, and describes numerous approaches for designing interventions that fit each individual's needs.

Provides information about equipment, methods, and skills needed to survive in all kinds of situations, environments, and weather conditions.

¿Te gustaría dominar el arte de la persuasión, expresarte con elocuencia y ganar cualquier debate? Imagina poder influir en las mentes y los corazones de las personas con tus palabras, cautivando a audiencias de todo tipo y defendiendo tus ideas con convicción. La oratoria y los debates son habilidades esenciales en la vida cotidiana y en el ámbito profesional. Vivimos en una sociedad cada vez más compleja, diversa y cambiante, donde la comunicación...