6 Tips to Self-Regulate and Communicate Better This Holiday

Blog, Families, SEL, Social Emotional Learning / December 31, 2021
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Now more than ever, we need to be reminded of skills to listen, show respect and empathize. Practice these social skills with gusto. There are probably many areas where you agree or where you have a mutual fondness – even if you have to reach as far back as a shared favorite movie or family memory – than you don’t. Reconnecting with that touchstone comes with listening, really hearing the perspective of another person and trying to support another.

Managing Silence in Conversations

Adults, Emotionally Intelligent, Social Skills Development / June 22, 2022
Silence in conversations

Is silence good for conversations? Most people think of silence as something that needs to be quickly covered up otherwise it will lead to awkwardness. There is a reason we often refer to silence as “awkward silence”. After all, is silence even part of communication? Yes! In fact, silence can be a very effective communication …

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Raising “Can Do” Kids – 11 Ways to Help When They Resist Trying

Adolescence, Parenting / June 9, 2022
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At some point, all kids will resist something. Whether the child is seven or seventeen, they may refuse to finish their math assignment, shovel the walk or wear the dress Aunt Nancy gave them for their birthday. As a parent, this opposition may not only be perplexing, but also frustrating. When Your Child Resists, Remember …

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13 Social Skills Activities For Adults Who Want To Learn How To Relate To Others Better 

Adults, Social Skills Development / June 2, 2022
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Is it Social Anxiety? Social Avoidance? Social Awkwardness? It doesn’t really matter how we define it; it matters what we do to alleviate it. This article describes social skills activities that will help make connections easier. When we struggle with social skills, we may avoid social situation which in turn can affect how we build …

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7 Social Skills Games Parents & Teachers Can Play to Help Kids Who Are Falling Behind

Social Skills Development / May 6, 2022
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Social skills games encourage children to join in, cooperate, take turns, understand social expectations, meet playmate expectations, and recognize inappropriate behavior. Helping your child develop social skills can make a lasting positive impact on their life. People with good social skills often know what to say when, how to behave in a variety of situations, …

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Social Skills: How to Detect Gaps and Build Proficiency in Children of All Ages

Adolescence, Behavioral Development, Blog, Social Skills Development / April 14, 2022
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Caroline Maguire Educator and Author This article first appeared in the 2022 issue of Parents League Review – Essential Articles on Parenting and Education © 2022 Parents League of New York www.parentsleague.org. Moving from Social Distancing to Social-Emotional Learning As parents, we helped our children with remote learning, remote homework, and remote playdates during the …

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10 Phrases to Move the Conversation Along

ADHD, Adults, Social Skills Development / June 21, 2022
Reciprocal Conversation

Juggling the many aspects of a reciprocal conversation can be hard for people with ADHD. Sometimes, we talk and talk without really engaging with the other person. We talk AT them rather than with them, and then we experience, shame, embarrassment and rumination—replaying the interaction for days. What is a Reciprocal Conversation? When two or …

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Triggers and The Need for Emotional Regulation

Adults, Emotionally Intelligent, Social Emotional Learning / March 31, 2022
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Have you ever yelled at your partner or kids, typed something you later wish you hadn’t sent or told off someone in a parking lot? Then you may have been emotionally-hijacked. Who hasn’t witnessed – or experienced – the pain caused by a lack of emotional regulation? Most of us, if triggered enough, have acted …

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Fight Flight Freeze: How Does Your Fear Of Rejection Show Up In Social Situations?

ADHD, Adults / March 24, 2022
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It is common for people with ADHD to feel emotions more intensely, to have less friends and fewer invites, and to experience greater rejection than our neurotypical peers. Ever find yourself wanting to mingle and chat, yet you’re haunted by past mistakes? Do you struggle to pay attention to the person you are talking to, …

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How To Make Friends as a Teenager When You’re Shy & Insecure

Adolescence, Making Friends, Teens / March 17, 2022
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When trying to figuring out how to make friends as a teenager or join a group, more often than not, teens experience genuine social anxiety and fear. Some teens have a long history of rejection and social anxiety. They may feel awkward and not confident in their own skin.  As they approach friendships and relationships, …

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