Raising a Socially Successful Child

Dr. Nowicki's book provides an eye-opening take on why some children have difficulty with relationships and how encouraging them to relate to others in NON-verbal ways, can have a profound effect on their lives . . . an important read for anyone who has a child, works with a child, or loves a child - Susan Darrow, chief executive officer of Music Together

Nowicki describes a current crisis - children who cannot form connections-but suggests a path away from danger. It's a program for every adult with a child in their life, a book of hard truths and hope." - Sherry Turkle, MIT Professor, author of Alone Together, Reclaiming Conversation, and The Empathy Diaries

Much of human social interaction takes place in a 'hidden dimension' of nonverbal communication. Nowicki brings this hidden dimension out into the open, with the specific goal of helping young children who struggle with social relationships. He does this using academic research, detailed portraits of individual children, and concrete advice based on extensive clinical experience. This is a terrifically engaging and helpful book that all parents and educators of young children should read - Michael Tomasello, developmental and comparative psychologist, professor of psychology, Duke University

Raising a Socially Successful Child bridges the gap that too often exists between scientific findings and real-life behavior. As a result, the content of this book provides a vital, easy way to understand resources for parents and teachers. Dr. Nowicki really knows children and what they need to be happy and successful during these trying times. I am eager to take what he has written and put it into my own work with children, parents and teachers so they can have access to his incredible insights - Meryl Lipton, MD, PhD, Director Emeritus, Rush Neurobehavioral Center

This highly readable book blends clinical insight with science to help parents understand how nonverbal communication impacts every aspect of their child's welfare-and gives parents clear guidance on how to observe and remedy problems their child might be having in the social arena. The simple and fun exercises Dr. Nowicki proposes reflect his many years as a clinical psychologist and researcher. This book teaches parents what to look for and how to address weaknesses in their child's nonverbal communication skills. Many is the adult who will read this book and wish it had existed for their own parents to read! - Judith A. Hall, University Distinguished Professor, Emerita, Department of Psychology, Northeastern University