Why Can't My Child Make Friends?: What Your Socially Struggling Needs—and How You Can Help

Why Can't My Child Make Friends? is a practical, compassionate guide for parents of children who struggle with friendship, social confidence, and peer relationships.If your child longs for friends but doesn't know how to join in, keeps losing friendships, comes home feeling left out, or seems overwhelmed by everyday social situations, you're not alone-and neither is your child.Drawing on decades of experience as a social educator and coach, Donna Shea explains why social struggles occur, what children are experiencing beneath the surface, and how parents can provide meaningful support without taking over.Through real-world stories and practical strategies, you'll learn how to help your child: - Build conversation and friendship skills- Develop emotional regulation and flexible thinking- Understand social situations from different perspectives- Recover from rejection and disappointment- Grow confidence through real-life social experiencesRather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, this book provides a relationship-based approach that helps parents coach their children through everyday social challenges with empathy, encouragement, and practical guidance.Whether your child struggles to join groups, maintain friendships, or recover from social setbacks, this book offers the tools, understanding, and hope to support lasting social growth.

Pagina's: 138, Paperback, Independently published