Autorentext

Judy Dunn is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry. She is the author of numerous books, including The Beginnings of Social Understanding (Blackwell Publishing, 1988), Separate Lives: Why Siblings Are So Different (1992) and From One Child to Two (1995).

Klappentext

Judy Dunn, a leading international authority on childhood development, provides a beautifully written account of children's early friendships. Drawing on evidence from studies on both sides of the Atlantic, it considers the nature and significance of such relationships for children's development and well-being. The book concludes by drawing out the practical implications of research for parents, teachers and those who care for children, including how to manage friendships at different developmental stages, how to help children with friendship difficulties, and what to do about 'trouble-making' friendships and bullying.

Zusammenfassung
Drawing on evidence from studies on both sides of the Atlantic, this beautifully written book from Judy Dunn, the leading international authority on childhood development, considers the nature and significance of children's early friendships.

Inhalt

Foreword vi
Jerome S. Bruner

List of figures viii

Acknowledgements ix

1. Friends matter 1

2. Beginnings 12

3. Friends within a social world: the early years 34

4. Differences in children's friendships: links with social understanding 48

5. With a little help from my friends 69

6. Intrigues, bullying, rejection and loneliness 82

7. Girls, boys and friendship 99

8. Parents and Friends 119

9. Siblings and Friends 142

10 Implications 155

Appendix: How can parents help children over friendship difficulties? 161

Notes 165

References 179

Name index 199

Subject Index 201