Book
Why will no one play with me? : the play better plan to help kids make friends and thrive
Record details
- ISBN: 1538714833
- ISBN: 9781538714836
- ISBN: 1538714833 : HRD
- ISBN: 9781538714836 : HRD
- ISBN: 1538714833
- ISBN: 9781538714836
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Physical Description:
xxiv, 354 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
print - Edition: First Edition.
- Publisher: New York : Grand Central Publishing, [2019]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- What's the story? What's the story ; Executive function: the brain's ship captain for social navigation ; Parenting with a playbook: you're a natural, coach ; The seven things everyone needs to be able to do to be socially successful -- The play better plan: the Coach's playbook: coaching guides, questionnaires, and tools. The eight elements of highly effective social skills coaching ; The processing style questionnaire: assessing your child's strengths, interests, and processing style ; The executive function questionnaire: assessing your child's executive function social skills ; The EFQ lesson tracks at a glance: Bridge to betterment, and, How will you know? ; Introducing the play better plan to your child: the interactive conversation guide ; Home advantage: in-home coaching and practice build basic skills -- The play better executive function social skills tracks. The starter track for everyone! ; Flexible me: flexibility/adaptability ; Mind your PEAS and cues: reading the room ; Who is your audience?: shifting communication to meet the needs of the audience ; Build on that: friendship communication ; Friendship is a two-way street: how fast do you go? ; Learning to walk in someone else's shoes: taking another person's point of view ; Once was enough: self-regulation ; Never let them see you sweat: emotional regulation -- The play better plan: to playdates and beyond. The playdate planner: how to line them up and plan them well ; Playdates: coaching from the sidelines ; How'd it go?: debriefing and the post-playdate huddle ; Troubleshooting: how to make the most of snags, setbacks, and resistance ; You've got this! -- from Contents pages |
| Summary, etc.: | Every parent wants their child to have friends, to be successful, to feel comfortable in his or her own skin. But many children lack important social and executive functioning skills that allow them to navigate through the world with ease. Maguire has worked with thousands of families dealing with chronic social dilemmas, ranging from shyness to aggression to ADHD, and more. Here she shares The Play Better Plan to help children of all ages gain the confidence to make friends and get along with others. -- adapted from jacket |
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| Subject: | Parenting Psychological aspects Play Parent and child Psychological aspects |
Available copies
- 9 of 12 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 4 of 5 copies available at Bridgeport Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 12 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Branch - Bridgeport | 155.924 MAGUIRE (Text) | 34000147826424 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Burroughs-Saden Main - Bridgeport | 155.924 MAGUIRE (Text) | 34000147826432 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Side Branch - Bridgeport | 155.924 MAGUIRE (Text) | 34000081541005 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Newfield Branch - Bridgeport | 155.924 MAGUIRE (Text) | 34000147826440 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| North Branch - Bridgeport | 155.924 MAGUIRE (Text) | 34000147826457 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 04/22/2024 |
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