2020 BEST BOOK AWARD WINNER, PARENTING & FAMILY CATEGORY (Awarded by
American Book Fest)
NAMED ONE OF THE 100 BEST ADHD BOOKS OF ALL TIME (BookAuthority)
MOM'S CHOICE AWARD WINNER
From renowned parent expert Caroline Maguire, Why Will No One
Play with Me? is a groundbreaking program that has helped thousands of
children struggling with social skills to make friends, find acceptance,
and have a happy childhood. Every parent wants their child to be
okay--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. In-demand parenting expert and former Hallowell Center coach
Caroline Maguire has worked with thousands of families dealing with
chronic social dilemmas, ranging from shyness to aggression to ADHD, and
more. In this groundbreaking book named one of the "Best ADHD Books of
All Time" by BookAuthority, she shares her decade-in-the-making
protocol--The Play Better Plan--to help parents coach children of any
background to connect with others and make friends. Children of all
ages--truly, from Kindergarten to college age--will gain the confidence
to make friends and get along with others, using tools such as:
*Social Sleuthing: learn to pay attention to social
cues*Post-Play Date Huddles: help kids figure out what to look for
in a friendship*Reflective Listening: improve your child's
relationship with their peers With compassion and ease, this program
gives parents a tangible, easy-to-follow guide for helping kids develop
the executive function and social skills they need to thrive.
