Suggests that some children are happy doing things on their own, and that there is no problem with being a 'loner'. Adds that other children, however, spend a lot of time on their own and are unhappy about it. Provides suggestions for helping a child who is a loner but doesn't want to be one.
Presents a booklet that offers help and guidance to people with mental health problems and their friends. Looks at the effect of mental health problems on friendship from both viewpoints and suggests ways that friends can support each other and keep their friendship going when times are tough.
Encourages teens to spend time with people whose values and behaviour they respect. Argues that peer pressure can have a positive effect. Suggests warning signs for a teen to be aware of that might indicate that he/she is in the wrong peer group. Gives advice on handling negative peer pressure.
Discusses the work of the 'Planned Life Advocacy Network' (PLAN) and outlines the many roles and benefits of personal networks for people with disabilities. Includes personal stories.
Emphasizes the importance of playing interactively with other children when a child is at about three years of age. Suggests that children who develop positive patterns of peer relations at this time are more likely to get along well with classmates when they start school.
