Socialsklz :-) (Social Skills) for Success : How to Give Children the Skills They Need to Thrive in the Modern World

Face to face : making a good impression -- Face to Facebook : the digital first impression -- Putting a final end to the one-word "conversation" -- Dialing in to dial out -- Managing friendships, relationships and sticky social situations -- Gratitude and attitude : the value of everyday thoughtfulness -- Dining intervention : taming the tiger at the table -- It's like, um, ya know totally out of control -- The real world : introducing independence -- The "F" word -- For parents of children with special needs.;An etiquette guide for the 21st century helps parents teach social skills in the Digital Age, in a book that not only covers 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. Mom's Choice Awards' Gold Recipient for "Adult Books: Parenting -- Contemporary Families. More and more studies attest to the same truths: the earlier children learn social skills, the better. Socially savvy kids score higher on achievement tests, and are overall more emotionally healthy. And who doesn't want that for their child? Public relations expert Faye de Muyshondt makes it easy and fun for parents to teach communication, poise, and self-respect to any child aged 7 to 12: no nagging required! Most children already know the basics: say "please" and "thank you;" don't be gross at the dinner table; shake hands with others -- they're popular topics in other "manners" books. But there are so many other skills unique to citizens of the "digital age" that your children need. socialsklz= Thoughtfulness, Internet savvy, Conversationsklz:-), Gratitude, Independence. This revolutionary book will help you teach those essential lessons and more, giving your child a leg up on a successful future. With the world of technology advancing and face-to-face communication becoming less common, it is no wonder the many “manner” and “etiquette” books fall short of reaching young people who are fully enveloped in a digital age. 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 and brings it to the homes of millions in this fun and interactive guidebook designed to direct parents in teaching kids the skills necessary for success without being perceived as a "nag."