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Parent's Guide: Social Skills Decoded: A Roadmap to Raising Children Who Connect, Communicate, and Thrive in Any Situation
**STOP WORRYING that your child will 'figure out' social skills on their own - 83% of workplace success depends on social intelligence that most parents never intentionally develop.**
I watched my own child struggle with playground rejection for years before discovering the developmental windows where specific friendship skills MUST be installed.
The shocking truth? Social skills follow a precise neurological blueprint that most parenting books completely ignore. This isn't just another collection of vague parenting tips.
This Guide gives you a systematic, science-backed approach to developing friendship skills during critical developmental windows when your child's brain is literally wired for specific social abilities.
Inside you will find...
...The complete Social Skills Timeline revealing exactly which friendship skills to teach at each age (and why missing these windows creates social struggles that can last decades).
...The Friendship Formula that adapts to your child's unique temperament - whether they're shy, bold, analytical or energetic - so they develop authentic connections without changing who they are.
...The everyday moments method that transforms regular activities like meals, playground visits and sibling conflicts into powerful social training opportunities without adding to your busy schedule. .
..The PEACE conflict resolution system that teaches children to navigate disagreements, rejection and criticism - skills that 92% of adults still struggle with in their careers.
...The Digital Balance Blueprint that prevents technology from hijacking your child's social development while still preparing them for the digital world they'll inherit.
...The Empathy Engineering protocol that develops your child's ability to understand others' perspectives - the single most important predictor of relationship success across their lifespan.
...The complete troubleshooting guide for common social challenges including making friends, handling bullying, toning down overwhelming behaviors, and repairing friendship breakdowns.
...The Gradual Exposure Method that builds social confidence in shy or anxious children without triggering resistance or withdrawal.
...The Parent-to-Coach Transition framework showing exactly how your role must evolve as your child develops, maintaining your influence while respecting their growing independence.
...The research-backed connection between childhood social skills and adult outcomes in career advancement, relationship satisfaction, and mental health that will transform how you view "playground politics."
This book transforms social skills from mysterious talents some kids "just have" into engineered abilities ANY parent can systematically develop. The methods work with your child's natural temperament rather than against it, turning everyday moments into powerful teaching opportunities without creating additional parenting burdens.
If you want your child to develop the friendship skills they'll use for life without struggling through years of painful social rejection...
then click the ADD TO CART button, read the book, and watch your child's social confidence bloom before your eyes!
I watched my own child struggle with playground rejection for years before discovering the developmental windows where specific friendship skills MUST be installed.
The shocking truth? Social skills follow a precise neurological blueprint that most parenting books completely ignore. This isn't just another collection of vague parenting tips.
This Guide gives you a systematic, science-backed approach to developing friendship skills during critical developmental windows when your child's brain is literally wired for specific social abilities.
Inside you will find...
...The complete Social Skills Timeline revealing exactly which friendship skills to teach at each age (and why missing these windows creates social struggles that can last decades).
...The Friendship Formula that adapts to your child's unique temperament - whether they're shy, bold, analytical or energetic - so they develop authentic connections without changing who they are.
...The everyday moments method that transforms regular activities like meals, playground visits and sibling conflicts into powerful social training opportunities without adding to your busy schedule. .
..The PEACE conflict resolution system that teaches children to navigate disagreements, rejection and criticism - skills that 92% of adults still struggle with in their careers.
...The Digital Balance Blueprint that prevents technology from hijacking your child's social development while still preparing them for the digital world they'll inherit.
...The Empathy Engineering protocol that develops your child's ability to understand others' perspectives - the single most important predictor of relationship success across their lifespan.
...The complete troubleshooting guide for common social challenges including making friends, handling bullying, toning down overwhelming behaviors, and repairing friendship breakdowns.
...The Gradual Exposure Method that builds social confidence in shy or anxious children without triggering resistance or withdrawal.
...The Parent-to-Coach Transition framework showing exactly how your role must evolve as your child develops, maintaining your influence while respecting their growing independence.
...The research-backed connection between childhood social skills and adult outcomes in career advancement, relationship satisfaction, and mental health that will transform how you view "playground politics."
This book transforms social skills from mysterious talents some kids "just have" into engineered abilities ANY parent can systematically develop. The methods work with your child's natural temperament rather than against it, turning everyday moments into powerful teaching opportunities without creating additional parenting burdens.
If you want your child to develop the friendship skills they'll use for life without struggling through years of painful social rejection...
then click the ADD TO CART button, read the book, and watch your child's social confidence bloom before your eyes!
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 10, 2025
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June 18, 2025
Great Guide
I'm happy I found this book while helping navigate friendships with my 3rd grader. I have a better understanding now of what is considered normal at that age and wish I'd had this resource years ago. The sending grade teacher clearly expected her students to act 11 not 8 by these guidelines so that did not help! Unfortunately with COVID and my being immune compromised, my child missed a lot of early social interaction with anyone under the age of 35 and I believe it took a toll. She's neurodivergent as well and I honestly don't always know where she is struggling. This book helped me see that she is a bit behind in some areas but ahead in others. Of course, there are differences and different temperaments, as well, as the author makes clear. It's definitely with the read and I suggest even those of you with young children read this instead of waiting until they see problems later as I did. Of course, this was just published so I didn't have that opportunity, but I highly recommend this resource to every parent.
I'm happy I found this book while helping navigate friendships with my 3rd grader. I have a better understanding now of what is considered normal at that age and wish I'd had this resource years ago. The sending grade teacher clearly expected her students to act 11 not 8 by these guidelines so that did not help! Unfortunately with COVID and my being immune compromised, my child missed a lot of early social interaction with anyone under the age of 35 and I believe it took a toll. She's neurodivergent as well and I honestly don't always know where she is struggling. This book helped me see that she is a bit behind in some areas but ahead in others. Of course, there are differences and different temperaments, as well, as the author makes clear. It's definitely with the read and I suggest even those of you with young children read this instead of waiting until they see problems later as I did. Of course, this was just published so I didn't have that opportunity, but I highly recommend this resource to every parent.
June 17, 2025
Parent's Guide: Social Skill Decoded by Dawn C. Graham
I found this to be a wonderful enlightening book with lots of great informations and examples. My son is autistic and and every day we work on social skills with him and there are so many examples of things I had never thought out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I found this to be a wonderful enlightening book with lots of great informations and examples. My son is autistic and and every day we work on social skills with him and there are so many examples of things I had never thought out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 18, 2025
A great guide for parents!
I took so many notes from this book! The exercises are simple to implement and genuine. I am excited to begin using these games and techniques with my children to not only strengthen our relationship but to help them in every aspect of life. It is our job as parents to prepare them for adulthood and this book is the perfect guide for that.
I took so many notes from this book! The exercises are simple to implement and genuine. I am excited to begin using these games and techniques with my children to not only strengthen our relationship but to help them in every aspect of life. It is our job as parents to prepare them for adulthood and this book is the perfect guide for that.
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