Helps kids improve their social skills and friendship skills. Advice covers topics such as breaking the ice, developing friendships, overcoming problems, and more.

Includes index.

What's the big deal about friends? -- Ten steps for meeting and making new friends -- Seven tips for growing friendship (and four friendship flubs to avoid) -- Strengthen your social skills--and your friendships -- Put together great get-togethers -- How autism, ADHD, and other conditions can affect friendships -- How to handle fights, hurt feelings, and other friendship troubles -- When friendships end -- The next step: being the best friend you can be.