Mom's Choice Awards' Gold Recipient for "Adult Books: Parenting -- Contemporary Families. More and more studies attest to the same truths: the earlier children learn social skills, the better. Socially savvy kids score higher on achievement tests, and are overall more emotionally healthy. And who doesn't want that for their child? Public relations expert Faye de Muyshondt makes it easy and fun for parents to teach communication, poise, and self-respect to any child aged 7 to 12: no nagging required! Most children already know the basics: say "please" and "thank you;" don't be gross at the dinner table; shake hands with others -- they're popular topics in other "manners" books. But there are so many other skills unique to citizens of the "digital age" that your children need. socialsklz= Thoughtfulness, Internet savvy, Conversationsklz:-), Gratitude, Independence. This revolutionary book will help you teach those essential lessons and more, giving your child a leg up on a successful future.