Does Anyone Know a Good Book on Teaching Kids Good Interpersonal Communication?

I would suggest googling Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. He believes there are at least 8 intelligences that all people possess. Interpersonal and Intrapersonal intelligences are two of them identified. Some are stronger traits than others, but we all have them and can learn to develop the weaker ones. As a former school teacher, I studied and implemented many of his ideas in my classroom and it was very impactful for my elementary students. You may get some great activity/role playing ideas from various books on this topic. Good luck!
HTH,
A.

American Girl has a wonderful collection of books. You might want to check out either "A smart girl's guide to friendship troubles : dealing with fights, being left out & the whole popularity thing" or "A smart girl's guide to knowing what to say : finding the words to fit any situation" both by Patti Kelley Criswell. Barnes & Noble sells them.

Here is a great book that covers all sorts of communications and interactions. I purchased this book for our daughter when she was in elementary school. I think 3rd grade..

http://www.amazon.com/How-Rude-Teenagers-Behavior-Grossin...

I know it says teens but when you look through it, you will see elementary kids can use parts of it..

When our child was really young, like in preschool, we used the Berenstein Bears and then I would speak more on the subject with her.

Hi, J.:

The Compass of Shame has 4 poles. When someone's pride is "pinched," they will feel shame. They will react by attacking themselves (tapes running around in their head), run and hide or withdraw, attack others, and or be in denial with drugs, alcohol, thrill seeking, any kind of distraction.

The Virginia Snake says: Don't tread on me. If you do, confrontation is a bite to restore justice.

Teaching your children to get in touch with her feelings when rude and inconsiderate things are said to her. Role play with her the incident and allow her to respond to family members as practice when she is offended.

I message formula:

I feel_________________(state a feeling)
When I_______________(state what was offensive that was said or done)
Beause______________(state how you were affected)
and I need______________(state what you need or value)
Make a request__________(what action needs to be taken).

A book to help understand conflictt is: Life Space Crisis Intervention by Long and others.
web site for restorative practices is: www.iirp.edu

Good luck. Everyone needs to be held accountable for their rude and insensitive behavior

D.

"Communication" by Aliki
Mostly drawings, done like a comic strip. Easy to read. Simple but with good ideas for kids.

A whole bouquet for Donna S. The pattern she describes is the same that is used in Non-Violent Communication, which my husband and I have practiced, and we find it wonderfully helpful in all sort of interpersonal situations. It is a terrific skill for children to learn, too. I haven't read the book she suggests, but it sounds like a great place to start.

If you haven't read How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Faber and Mazlish, I strongly recommend it. You can learn how parents can support the child in solving her own problems, in some cases. Kids can be remarkably creative problem solvers with a little coaching and respectful listening.

My best to you and your daughter.

I don't know of any books but I do a lot or role playing with my children (not anything heavy... just a back and forth of what would you say/do if XYZ). I think it's imperative that we as parents do that b/c it gives children such confidence, and repetition is key.

I'm very interested in hearing what others say. I know that American Girl Dolls has some great books.... maybe check w/ that website??

Yes-it's called...."The Bible". Teaches a lot about conflict resolution, love, turning the other cheek, being humble, honor, etc.

We have the same issues and we have the American Girl How to stand up for yourself and your friends that we read from time to time. The American Girl has a lot of books on this type of things.

I'm so glad you asked this question- looking forward to more great answers. I'm dealing with the exact same thing with my almost 9 year old. I'm a speech pathologist who works with younger kiddo's and social skills- so I can handle it most of the time- but now things are starting to pop up at school and I know I'm not hearing about it all. The more info the better!

I cant say enough about the American GIrl series (Guides to friendship)
They have books on money, friends, bullies, manners, taking care of your body/hygiene.

"The Christian Soul for Pre teens"......there is a whole collection with different topics like "The Christian Soul for; Families, mothers, fathers, teenagers etc.

There are tons of these types of books at the Christian Book Store