My child pushes away every friend they make

14. My child pushes away every friend they make

For the parent watching their child lose friendships they desperately want to keep. The research here is genuinely hopeful; this is far more often a mismatch than a deficit, and your child may simply be communicating in a way that is being misread.

The booklet covers bluntness, rigidity and the rejection wave, explains why teaching social skills can backfire, and helps you find your child their people.