Friendship Smart: A Parent's Guide

I can't put it more plainly than this - Michelle knows kids, in all their tangles and tribulations! As parents of teens we have this dual challenge: to be their calm harbour, and yet not make light of how strongly they feel. This book is the most in-depth look at friendship that I have come across, and will give you the confidence that you need to walk that line.

Steve Biddulph, bestselling author of Raising Boys and The Secret of Happy Children

Friendship Smart is an invaluable and much needed resource. Michelle writes with rare warmth and clinical insight, offering parents and their young people the tools to build friendships that not only carry them through adolescence but also form the foundation for a lifetime of connection, safety and belonging. In a world where genuine connection feels increasingly hard to find, we need this book more than ever.

Dr Emily Musgrove, bestselling author of Unstuck

This is the book every parent needs. Friends matter! This book is full of practical strategies to help parents support their children in building strong, healthy friendships. During the tween and adolescent years, friendships become particularly important. Michelle provides clear strategies and real-life tips for navigating relationships online and in person. The book is based on research and decades of experience, providing the tools to support children with the social skills needed to thrive in today’s world and to grow into socially competent young people.

Lisa Mundy, PhD, School of Psychology, Deakin University