BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships with Jessica Speer

Helping Families Be Happy

English - July 09, 2021 18:46 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB
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Author Jessica Speer joins host Dr. Carla Marie Manly for a conversation about her upcoming book, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships.

https://www.familius.com/book/bff-or-nrf-not-really-friends/

About the Book:

Friendships are tough to navigate, even for adults. The preteen years can be particularly sticky, but we’ve got your back! Packed with fun quizzes, colorful illustrations, and stories about girls just like you, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends) is the ultimate interactive guidebook to help you learn the ins and outs of friendship. Explore the topics of gossip, bullying, and feeling left out, along with ways to strengthen the friendships that mean the most to you.

About the Author:

Jessica Speer's first middle-grade book, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships, grew out of her friendship program that helps kids develop social awareness and healthy friendship skills. She has a master's degree in social sciences, and her writing focuses on social/emotional topics for kids and families.