Talking About Relationships by Louise Spilbury
Short Summary
The book “Talking About Relationships (A Problem Shared)” by Louise Spilbury provides guidance for kids on navigating various types of relationships, including family and friendships, and offers strategies for dealing with issues such as trust, peer pressure, and the changing dynamics during puberty.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged 9 to 12 years.
Topics Discussed
Relationships
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What this book is about
- “Talking About Relationships: A Problem Shared” by Louise Spielbury.
- The book is part of a series and was published in 2020, focusing on relationships in general, not just romantic ones.
- It is suitable for tweens and provides guidance on handling various relationship issues.
- The book compares relationships to a garden, emphasising the need for effort to maintain them.
- It addresses trust issues, especially when parents distrust their growing children seeking independence.
- The book offers strategies for dealing with conflicts, such as fights with step-siblings, and knowing when to seek help from other adults.
- It helps normalise changes in friendships that occur during puberty and provides advice on handling peer pressure.
- It discusses the importance of having supportive friends and dealing with bad friendships or “frenemies”.
- The book highlights the reality that some friendships end and offers insights on maintaining strong relationships.
- It includes resources to help children prepare for the social changes of puberty and lay a foundation for future romantic relationships.
I hope you find this book review helpful!
Happy talking!
❤️ Cath