Autorentext

Madhavi Nawana Parker is CEO of Positive Minds Australia, winner of global awards in education and business, counsellor and author of books published worldwide. Madhavi is a widely respected public speaker who provides professional development Australia-wide based on her books, parent workshops on resilience, friendship skills and wellbeing and lively workshops for students on social emotional wellbeing skills.

Klappentext

Unlock the secret to lifelong success with The Friendship Blueprint, a dynamic guide designed to captivate educators, parents, and anyone invested in helping children thrive. In a world where social connection is the foundation of happiness and achievement, mastering friendship skills is no longer optional, it's essential.

Packed with practical strategies, engaging stories, and step-by-step activities, The Friendship Blueprint equips children with the tools to build strong, supportive relationships at home, in school, and beyond. Each chapter offers actionable lessons, reflection prompts, and real-world scenarios that make complex social skills accessible and fun. Special features include posters, case studies, and extension activities that foster empathy, communication, and resilience, preparing learners for challenges inside and outside the classroom.

Ideal for families, teachers, and youth leaders, The Friendship Blueprint isn't just a book, it's a curriculum for life. Invest in children's emotional intelligence and set them on a path toward academic, personal, and career success by empowering them with the skills that matter most.

Inhalt

1. How friendship strengthens our social-emotional well-being.

2. How emotional regulation helps friendships.

3. How overthinking friendships can burn out your friendship batteries.

4. The red, green, and amber friendship lights.

5. Friendly communication for strong and healthy friendships.

6. Kindness, compassion, and inclusion.

7. Making thinks better when friendships go wrong.

8. Being yourself in friendships. Authenticity matters.

9. Choosing the right friends and navigating social roadblocks.