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# Caroline Maguire, M.Ed. | Social Skills For Kids & Adults

Caroline Maguire helps kids and adults with social emotional learning and social skills training. Parent coaching, tools and skills for real, sustainable growth.

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## Posts

- [Social Withdrawal Concerns](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/social-withdrawal-concerns/) - Socially withdrawing and self-isolating
- [Self-Awareness in Social Emotional Learning (SEL)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/self-awareness-in-social-emotional-learning-sel/) - Self-awareness is the ability to understand our emotions, values, goals, or strengths and it is a core component of Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- [Self-Management Skills Required this Holiday](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/self-management-skills-required-this-holiday/) - Whichever side you are on in this election, chances are self-management skills will be required this Holiday season.
- [Empathy is Compassion](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/empathy-is-compassion/) - Empathy is showing compassion, understanding another person’s experience, and walking in someone else’s shoes.
- [5 Ways to Use Social Emotional Learning to Bring Back Joy](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/5-ways-to-use-social-emotional-learning/) - 5 Ways to Use Social Emotional Learning to Bring Back Joy - Social emotional concerns are at an all time high
- [Build Social Emotional Skills Over the Holiday](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/5-social-emotional-skills-holiday/) - The holidays are a perfect time to practice social emotional skills. Help your child build valuable social emotional learning skills.
- [How To Read the Room So You're More Confident Around Your Co-workers](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-read-the-room-so-youre-more-confident-around-your-co-workers/) - Reading the room is an important social skill at home, in groups, in school, in organizations and in the workplace.
- [Learning How to Become a Social Spy So You Can Understand & Make Friends with Anyone](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/becoming-a-social-spy-how-to-understand-anyone/) - Social Spy is for kids and adults who want to make friends more easily and have less stress in social situations. It's a fun and easy.
- [I'm So Embarrassed About Always Saying The Wrong Thing At The Wrong Time](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/im-so-embarrassed-about-always-saying-the-wrong-thing-at-the-wrong-time/) - Saying the wrong thing at the wrong time is a painful cycle that leads to deep social embarrassment and pain. Here's how to stop it.
- [Does Making New Friends Make You Anxious? Here’s How To Make Small Talk So It’s A Little Easier For You (Or Your Child)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-make-small-talk/) - Small talk is a life skill for dealing with social settings, making new friends, meeting colleagues and more. Here's how to do it gracefully.
- [Why So Many Women With ADHD Feel Successful At Work But Lost When It Comes To Making Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/women-with-adhd-make-friends/) - It's often easier for many women to be super successful at work, than it is to make friends. Read how ADHD affects women and friendship and ways to help.
- [Post-Event Processing: Why Your Brain Replays Social Moments (and What to Actually Do About It)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/post-event-processing/) - Post-event processing happens for many people with ADHD and is when your brain replays experiences over and over. Here's why it happens and how to fix it.
- [Anxious Overcorrection & ADHD: Why You Feel the Urge To “Fix It” Immediately](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/anxious-overcorrection-adhd/) - Anxious overcorrection is the impulse to fix or adjust your behavior quickly. For people with ADHD, it's not only common but can cause increased stress.
- [12 Tips to Manage Your Emotions & Communicate Better This Holiday Season](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/manage-your-emotions-this-holiday-season/) - Managing your emotions can feel particularly important at the holidays when you are with loved ones. Read my top 12 tips for neurodivergent adults.
- [Beyond Ghosting: ADHD, Soft Fades & The Pain Of Ambiguous Social Cues](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/ghosting-adhd-soft-fades-social-cues/) - As a coach and a person with ADHD, I know that soft fades and ambiguous social cues are particularly difficult when trying to make friends. These tips help.
- [Mira Weinfeld - Made2Focus Performance, LLC](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/mira-weinfeld-made2focus-performance-llc/) - Online directory of Play Better Coaches have been trained in Caroline Maguire's Play Better methodology and her Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching.
- [Natalia van Rikxoort, MSW, ACC - Lotus Life Coaching Services](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/natalia-van-rikxoort-msw-acc-lotus-life-coaching-services/) - Online directory of Play Better Coaches have been trained in Caroline Maguire's Play Better methodology and her Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching.
- [How Tweens Can Trigger Mom’s ADHD Symptoms — and How to Keep Your Cool](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/2018-8-23-how-tweens-can-trigger-moms-adhd-symptoms-and-how-to-keep-your-cool/) - How many times have you been out to a restaurant for a family dinner when your tween wouldn’t put down the phone? Texting, playing games, checking to see who’s posted on Instagram — it never ends. Or maybe you’re at home and have cleaned the kitchen. You asked your child a couple of times to take
- [Heidi Smith - Anchored Attention LLC](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/heidi-smith-anchored-attention-llc/) - Online directory of Play Better Coaches have been trained in Caroline Maguire's Play Better methodology and her Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching.
- [Dana Maher - Dana Maher Coaching LLC](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/dana-maher-dana-maher-coaching-llc/) - Online directory of Play Better Coaches have been trained in Caroline Maguire's Play Better methodology and her Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching.
- [The Giant Paddington Bear](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/2018-8-30-the-giant-paddington-bear/) - My first real coaching experience was at age 13 with my cousin Aiden (not his real name). I was his nanny that summer. Aiden was 5 years old. His parents taught at a prestigious boarding school every day during the summer, and I was tasked with being his guardian. Despite my age, I felt like
- [Your Child Isn’t Defiant — His Skills Are Lagging](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/2018-5-31-your-child-isnt-defiant-his-skills-are-lagging/) - You wouldn’t expect a child to hit a baseball before learning how to swing the bat. Many children who struggle with behavioral challenges ...
- [What if my child won’t even discuss getting help for social skills?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/what-if-my-child-wont-even-discuss-getting-help-for-social-skills/) - When children are resistant it often means that the activity is hard for her. To help your child be more comfortable, you will likely have many conversations with her. We often talk about “paving the way” for a conversation that we anticipate will be sensitive or difficult.
- [Madame Ruggles](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/2018-8-30-madame-ruggles/) - Kids will have so many different teachers throughout their young academic years – all with different teaching styles, different ways they relate to each child, some in their first years of teaching, some growing close to retirement, some good, and some bad. But we’ve all heard the stories about the one teacher that made a difference, and they may not have even known it.
- [My Child is Avoiding Everything This Year](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/my-daughter-is-avoiding-everything-this-year/) - My child seems sad and missing events on purpose. I think this has to do with friends. But when I ask her she says she is fine. What do I do?
- [Birthday Parties, the Cafeteria, and Other Social Obstacles](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/birthday-parties-the-cafeteria-and-other-social-obstacles/) - Help kids build the confidence to speak up by rehearsing possible scenarios, role-playing, and learning how to ask open-ended questions.
- [My teenage son disappears into the basement and never engages with us.](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/my-teenage-son-disappears-into-the-basement-and-never-engages-with-us/) - Don't refuse virtual friends. Find an opportunity to talk about video games and virtual friends, ask questions and listen.
- [A Social Life Castle with Thick Walls](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/2018-8-30-a-castle-with-walls-too-thick-to-penetrate/) - A child needs help in building the social skills to navigate social situations, make friends and join in activities.
- [My child is shy and refuses to play with new kids.](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/my-child-is-shy-and-refuses-to-play-with-new-kids/) - Try the comfort zone concept with a child is struggling to keep an open mind, has trouble with change or shows less buy-in than you wish.
- [The White Noise Experience: An Answer to Getting Work Done](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/white-noise-experience-an-answer-to-getting-work-done/) - The white noise experience occurs when the ADHD brain increases focus and productivity by using background noise.
- [ADHD, Dyslexia and The Little Red Table](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/adhd-dyslexia-and-the-little-red-table/) - Many children with ADHD and dyslexia face reading challenges, focusing difficulties, failure to hear instructions and retain information.
- [As Parents Are We Doing Enough?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/are-parent-doing-enough/) - Talk to your kids about the proper way to treat people, and furthermore, model that behavior.
- [We May Have Eliminated “Last Picked” But Not “Picked On”](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/we-may-have-eliminated-last-picked-but-not-picked-on/) - Help your child build positive social skills behaviors so he can identify his emotions, actions and how others perceive him. 
- [Everyone is Working on Something When A Child Has Challenging Behavior](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/everyone-is-working-on-something/) - Challenging behaviors lead to a ton of "things to do" and everyone is working on something. Here's how to keep it together.
- [How to Motivate Kids Academically with WIFM (What’s in it for Me?)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-motivate-kids-academically-with-wifm-whats-in-it-for-them/) - Try to figure out what motivates your child. Kids are motivated; they just aren’t motivated by what parents want them to be motivated by.
- [There is Always a Label](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/there-is-always-a-label/) - Parents may fear an ADHD diagnosis because they do not want their child labeled. Changing our mindsets will help the child better manage ADHD.
- [Raising the Consistently Inconsistent Kid](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/raising-the-consistently-inconsistent-kid/) - Inconsistent kids need help with building coping skills, seeing things from another’s perspective, and developing problem-solving strategies.
- [Managing Your Reaction To Your Kids as a Parent](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/2018-8-30-managing-my-reactions-as-a-parent/) - Does parenting a child with ADHD stress you out? It does for me, at times. While I know it’s hard to manage your anger when things feel like they’re spinning out of control, the following tips will help you as a parent manage your anger and move toward a better outcome for both you and
- [How Hitting The Pause Button Saved The Day](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/2018-8-30-pause-saves-the-day/) - The pause button technique is one ADHD parents want in their back pocket at all times. Here's how it helped our family.
- [Facebook Live Q&A Video 2](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/facebook-live-qa-video-2/) - My Facebook Live event was at my home office on Monday, January 7, 2019. I’ve posted the entire video here for you to view. You can also go and view it on my Facebook page.
- [Facebook Live Q&A Video 3](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/facebook-live-qa-video-3/) - We rescheduled our Facebook Live #AskCoachCaroline Event for Monday, March 11th, 2019. This month our theme was how do you help your child deal with loneliness when they feel left out and say, "I have no friends"?
- [Should I Ban My Teen From Seeing “Bad” Friends?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/should-i-ban-my-teen-from-seeing-bad-friends/) - Banning and forbidding friends won’t work. Having a focused, collaborative conversation about your teen’s thoughts on friendship will.
- [Facebook Live Q&A Video 4](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/facebook-live-qa-video-4/) - Facebook Live #AskCoachCaroline Event hosted on Monday, April 1st, 2019. This month’s theme is when should I intervene with my child’s friendships? (Example: play dates, reading text messages, etc.)
- [Cydney Hubbard - Integrative Coaching for Families, LLC](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/cydney-hubbard-integrative-coaching-for-families-llc/) - Clients: children | teens | young adults | adultsPhoenix, AZ
- [Facebook Live Q&A Video 5](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/facebook-live-qa-video-5/) - Facebook Live #AskCoachCaroline Event hosted on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019. This month’s theme was how do you help your child manage their emotions rather than their emotions managing them?
- [Mandy Hasslen-Gartner - ADHD Kid Coach LLC](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/mandy-hasslen-gartner-adhd-kid-coach-llc/) - Clients: children | teens Minneapolis, MN
- [Facebook Live Q&A Video 6](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/facebook-live-qa-video-6/) - Facebook Live #AskCoachCaroline Event hosted on Monday, June 3rd, 2019. This month’s theme was what do when your kid is a bossy rule follower or rule police?
- [Andrea Elrom - creADDive Solutions](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/andrea-elrom-creaddive-solutions/) - Clients: children | teens | young adults | adultsNew York, NY
- [Facebook Live Q&A Video 7](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/facebook-live-qa-video-7/) - Facebook Live #AskCoachCaroline Event hosted on Monday, July 8th, 2019. This month’s theme was how do you talk about social skill problems with your child?
- [How Can I Get Through To My Kid That He Has To Stop Arguing With His Teachers](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-can-i-get-through-to-my-kid-that-he-has-to-stop-arguing-with-his-teachers-so-much/) - The open-ended questions walk a child through interpreting other people’s point of view and to examine their actions and behaviors.
- [Do I Need to Teach My Kid How to Make A Friend? I Never Needed That Kind of Support, Why Does He?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/do-i-need-to-teach-my-kid-how-to-make-a-friend-i-never-needed-that-kind-of-support-why-does-he/) - Continuing to have an open, collaborative conversation is essential to helping your child learn to make and keep friends.
- [Patty Blinderman - Positive Focus, LLC](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/patty-blinderman-positive-focus-llc/) - Patty Blinderman, social skills coach, is trained in Play Better methodology, attended Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching and is certified by ICF.
- [Homeschooling During COVID-19](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/homeschooling-during-covid-19/) - Working from home for the first time and now with this heightened sense of anxiety, we are expected to teach our children?
- [5 Ways To Maintain Your Child's Social Skills During COVID19](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/5-ways-to-maintain-your-childs-social-skills-during-covid19/) - Social skills are life skills, and connection to others is essential to mental and physical health. Help your child feel connected.
- [Screen Time & COVID-19: How to Support Teens with ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/screen-time-covid-19-how-to-support-teens-with-adhd/) - How to work with teens about screen time limits and appropriate hours for waking and sleeping to help your teen practice self-regulation.
- [When Your Tween Acts Up During Lockdown](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/when-your-tween-acts-up-during-lockdown/) - Experts’ suggestions on how to handle conflicts, screen time, chores and homework with tweens and teens during lockdown.
- [10 Ways to Teach Your Child Social Skills in Daily Life](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/10-ways-to-teach-your-child-social-skills-in-daily-life/) - Social skills are important for making friends. Learn how to teach your child social skills for social situation.
- [Stress tips for Parenting during COVID](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/5-strategies-to-manage-parental-burnout/) - Parenting children with ADHD can be exhausting. Stress tips for Parenting during COVID. You are are physically and emotionally exhausted!
- [Virtual Playdates: Can They Really Help Build Social Skills?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/virtual-playdates-can-they-really-help-build-social-skills/) - Kids can learn that even though they have to distance themselves right now, they can build ties to their friends with virtual playdates.
- [How to Work With a Teen Who Won't Abide by COVID Rules](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-work-with-a-teen-who-wont-abide-by-covid-rules/) - Your teen has had enough of the social distancing and won't abide by your family's COVID house rules. What can you do?
- [Why Will No One Play with Me? made it to the Best ADHD Books of All Time](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/best-adhd-books-of-all-time/) - Why Will No One Play with Me?: The Play Better Plan to Help Kids Make Friends", made it to BookAuthority's Best ADHD Books of All Time
- [3 Tips to Building Empathy During a Social Crisis](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/3-tips-to-building-empathy-during-a-social-crisis/) - Teaching empathy involves a community to promote empathy and kindness and also coaching children on what empathetic behavior looks like.
- [What Will the Fall Be Like?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/what-will-the-fall-be-like/) - As a social skills coach, I suggest that parents review the social and emotional struggles that were most prevalent last year.
- [Linda King - Play Better Coach - The Joy of Getting Things Done](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/linda-king-play-better-coach/) - Linda King, social skills coach, is trained in my Play Better methodology, attended my Fundamentals of ADHD Coaching and is certified by ICF.
- [Top 10 Social Etiquette Faux-Pas During a Pandemic](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/top-10-social-etiquette-faux-pas-during-a-pandemic/) - As a social skills coach, I see all types of behavior as we adjust to this mask-wearing, distancing new normal.
- [15 Phrases to Spark a Conversation About Social Dilemmas](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/help-your-child-engage-socially/) - For most parents, the dread of helping your kid navigate social dilemmas is stressful. Here's how to help them make friends and keep them.
- [Rejection Sensitivity & ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/rejection-sensitivity-adhd/) - When you experience Rejection Sensitivity, you have a heightened reaction to a real, perceived or anticipated event, person or situation.
- [Connection is a Verb](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/connection-is-a-verb/) - How do you make friends? Connection is a verb and requires action. Reach out today to co-workers, neighbors, etc.
- [Collaborating Virtually at Work and School](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/social-emotional-support-in-a-virtual-world/) - Working or learning virtually can be a challenge when reading social cues and managing communication. Learn how to collaborate remotely.
- [Keep the Social in Social Distancing](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/keep-the-social-in-social-distancing/) - Time to work on strategies to build your (or your child’s) social and emotional skills for when we return to “normal” in-person interactions.
- [When Someone Isn’t Nice, Should You Ignore It?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/when-someone-isnt-nice-should-you-ignore-it/) - Learn how to recover and promote self talk when someone is mean and says cruel words.
- [The Silver Lining: Unexpected Kindness and Empathy](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/the-silver-lining-empathy-and-kindness/) - We are experiencing unexpected kindness and empathy
- [Encourage Social Skills Development](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/encourage-social-skills-development/) - Social Skills development does not take place quickly. Encourage social and emotional skills development with patience and advice.
- [Sonal Singh](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/sonal-singh/) - Sonal Singh Client Specialties children | teens Coaching Options Offered in person | over the phone | video calls Certifications and Designations ICF Certified | FAM Coach Sonal Singh, ACC is an ICF certified Coach for ADHD and Family Coaching. She is India’s first certified ADHD Coach, and works with clients across the world via
- [Social Awareness and Rejection Sensitivity](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/social-awareness-and-rejection-sensitivity/) - Rejection sensitivity tends to make people opt out or avoid events or interactions because they are so accustomed to, and therefore dread, real or perceived rejection.
- [Children With ADHD: Does It Ever Get Better?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/children-with-adhd/) - Children with adhd can have symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can cause many problems if left untreated.
- [5 Ways Kids & Teens Can Take Back Joy During COVID-19](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/5-ways-kids-teens-can-take-back-joy-during-covid-19/) - Here are things you can do as a parent to create joy and help your child or teen stay centered as we enter another phase of COVID-19
- [Social Emotional Needs of Children](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/social-emotional-needs-of-children/) - Parents need to stay in tune of their child's specific social emotional needs and help shape a strong framework for social-emotional health.
- [Talking to Your Children about the Coronavirus](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/talking-to-your-children-about-the-coronavirus/) - Talk about the Pandemic with your child
- [What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Why is it so Important During COVID?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/why-is-social-emotional-learning-important-during-covid/) - What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Why is it so Important to Children, Teens, Educators and Families During COVID?
- [How Can I Get My Kid To Listen & Do What He's Told Without A Constant Battle Of Wills?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/get-my-kid-to-listen/) - Many parents feel that their child is purposely not listening to them or that they are getting a payoff for being stubborn or selfish.
- [What to Do When Your Teen Can't Seem to Make Friends You Approve Of](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/teen-cant-make-friends-you-approve-of/) - Banning your teen's friends will not work, rather collaborate to better understand what are good qualities are and how to be a good friend.
- [Why Does My Kid Think He Knows Better Than The Adult?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/why-does-my-kid-always-think-he-knows-better-than-the-adult-in-the-room/) - Children who knows better, can’t stop arguing and dominate conversations can learn to interpret and consider the feelings of others
- [How To Help Your Kid When They Regularly Misread Social Signals With Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/help-your-kid-with-social-signals/) - When we do not read or interpret nonverbal information, we tend to struggle understanding unwritten social signals.
- [10 Things To Calm YOU Down When Raising Kids With Executive Functioning Challenges](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/things-to-calm-you-down/) - Identify things to calm you downso you can respond to your child or teenager in a way that makes you an effective parent. 
- [How Adept Are You at Reading the Room?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/reading-the-room/) - Reading the room is important - learn how to scan the space and environment for verbal and nonverbal energy, words or dynamics.
- [5 Reasons Why We're All Hyper-Sensitive Now (And How You Can Take Your Sanity Back)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/5-reasons-why-were-all-hyper-sensitive-now-and-how-you-can-take-your-sanity-back/) - How you can be sensitive to your own mental health during the COVID-19 crisis and the best self-care steps now.
- [How To Help Shy Children Step Outside Comfort Zone](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-help-shy-children-make-friends/) - What does it mean to step outside our comfort zone? Push yourself in unfamiliar places, to do things that you wouldn't normally do.
- [Essential Guide to Transitioning to Social Interactions - Post COVID](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/the-essential-guide-to-transitioning-back-to-social-interactions-post-covid/) - As we transition back to ‘normal’ social interactions, it is time to refresh the social skills we have been learning since childhood.
- [You're Not a Bad Parent](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/youre-not-a-bad-parent/) - What we are asked to handle now is not only so much more than our parents had to handle, it is more than we had to handle just one year ago! 
- [Introducing “How To SEL” - Everyday Child and Family Social Emotional Coaching](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/introducing-how-to-sel-everyday-child-and-family-social-emotional-coaching/) - How To SEL offers SEL support to both children and adults impacted by the pandemic and increased racial inequity.
- [7 Ways to Help Your Kid's Rusty Social Skills](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/7-ways-to-help-your-kids-rusty-social-skills-now-that-the-pandemic-is-winding-down/) - Rusty social skills can happen to anyone when they get out of the habit of engaging with strangers socially. Here's what you can do.
- [Why We Need Social Emotional Learning Now More Than Ever](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/why-we-need-social-emotional-learning-now-more-than-ever/) - If anything has been learned from the pandemic it is that schools and homes need to prioritize social emotional learning.
- [The 10 Must-Haves for Social Success](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/the-10-must-haves-for-social-success-according-to-an-expert/) - If you struggle in social situations, think about the social skills you have, and which ones you can work on, in order to catch up.
- [Is Your Kid A Hot Mess?  10 Ways to Help Keep Their Emotions In Check So You Get A Little Peace](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/is-your-kid-a-hot-mess-10-ways-to-help-keep-their-emotions-in-check-so-you-get-a-little-peace/) - 10 Strategies to Keep Kids’ Emotions in Check. Help Keep kids Emotions in check by using social skills they have not used during the pandemic.
- [Want Less Stress with Your Socially Challenged Teen? Learn To See the Little Wins](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/want-less-stress-with-your-socially-challenged-teen-learn-to-see-the-little-wins/) - Help your socially chanllenged teen make chit chat, reach out, make eye contact, and try new things to help him develop socially.
- [My Child is Hiding From Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/my-child-is-hiding-from-friends/) - Not everyone is excited to return to "normal". Some kids may be avoiding friends, activities and social pressures
- [Why Is My Child So Rude All The Time?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/why-is-my-kid-so-rude-all-the-time/) - "Why is my child so rude all the time? Some children can’t read the social nuances of body language, facial expressions, mood, or tone.
- [The One Teacher That Made a Difference](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/the-one-teacher-that-made-a-difference/) - Kids will have so many different teachers throughout their young academic years — all with different teaching styles and different ways they relate to each child. Some will be in their first years of teaching, while others approach retirement. Some will be great, some good, and some bad. But it's that ONE teacher we will
- [How to Improve Social Skills in a Teen Who is Gifted or has Learning Differences](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/improve-social-skills-in-a-child-with-learning-differences/) - How to improve social skills in a child who is gifted or has learning differences to make quality, valuable friends.
- [Social Skills Win the Interview](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/social-skills-win-the-interview/) - Your skills, responsibilities, expertise and knowledge are important, however, social skills can win the interview.
- [Social Emotional Challenges of Gifted / Learning Differences Children and Adults](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/social-emotional-challenges-of-gifted-ld-children-and-adults/) - People who are twice exceptional (possess characteristics of both giftedness and LD) face added social emotional challenges
- [My Child is Lonely, What Should I Do?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/my-child-is-lonely-what-should-i-do/) - How can you help a child or teen who is lonely and you feel they're social skills aren't where they should be.
- [Olympics Themed Social Emotional Learning Activities](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/olympics-social-emotional-learning-activities/) - The Olympics is a great time to work on social emotional learning activities - as well as gross motor skills, this summer. 
- [Back to School Social Emotional Support](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/back-to-school-social-emotional-support/) - This year in particular, help your child with social-emotional support. Let's talk about how to support your child emotionally.
- [The Critical Need for Empathy ](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/the-critical-need-for-empathy/) - Empathy is the ability to step into another person's shoes in order to better understand their feelings and perspectives.
- [Lonely Teen](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/lonely-teen/) - How to support the lonely teen who spends lunch alone and only communicates with peers online and virtually.
- [Introducing “How To SEL” – Everyday Child and Family Social Emotional Coaching](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/introducing-how-to-sel-everyday-child-and-family-social-emotional-coaching-2/) - Introducing “How To SEL” – Everyday Child and Family Social Emotional Coaching for parents, adults and educators
- [Help Kids Learn Basic Social Skills During the First Weeks of In-Person School](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/social-skills-start-of-school/) - Help Kids with learn basic social skills, in addition to academics, during the First Weeks of In-Person School
- [5 Life Hacks to Recognize the Importance of Tone](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/5-life-hacks-to-self-advocate-and-watch-tone/) - 5 Life Hacks that Teach your Child to Self-Advocate and Watch Their Tone to build confidence and independence
- [How to Balance Your Child’s Behavior and Your Role](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-balance-childs-behavior-and-your-role/) - How to balance your own emotions about your child's behavior while also recognizing the potential trauma that the pandemic may have induced? 
- [What Can I Do To Help My Kid Who Seems So Easily Frustrated By Little Things?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/what-can-i-do-to-help-my-kid-who-seems-so-easily-frustrated-by-little-things/) - Why are Some Kids More Susceptible to Frustration and how to help the kids who are easily frustrated build lifelong coping social skills
- [How Social Development Fell Behind Last Year and 7 Ways to Help Your Kid Catch Up with Their Peers](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-social-development-fell-behind-last-year-and-7-ways-to-help-your-kid-catch-up-with-their-peers/) - Social development in children requires meaningful and regular interactions in order to advance communication and make friends.
- [Frustrated With Distractions At Work? 10 Hacks To Quiet The Noise Around You](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/frustrated-with-distractions-at-work-10-hacks-to-quiet-the-noise-around-you/) - Distractions at work can make us stop doing what we’re supposed to be doing and can cause us to miss deadlines or decrease your performance.
- [Kids Need Your Support, Not Passive Parenting: Help Them Stand Up to Bullies](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/kids-need-your-support-not-passive-parenting-help-them-stand-up-to-bullies/) - Passive parenting can do more harm than you think. It’s up to us to show kids how to stand up to bullies, to intervene and call others out.
- [Helping Your Teen with A Broken Friendship When They Started Out as Close Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/helping-your-teen-with-a-broken-friendship-when-they-started-out-as-close-friends/) - Parents can support a break up that started out as a close friend by getting your teen to open up with collaborative conversations.
- [How To Stop Letting Things Bother You So You Don't Take Things So Personally](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-stop-letting-things-bother-you-so-you-dont-take-things-so-personally/) - How to stop letting things bother you so you don't take things so personally and drain your personal energy.
- [How You Can Help Your Kid with ADHD by Understanding a Theory by Relationship Guru's John & Julie Gottman](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-you-can-help-your-adhd-kid-by-understanding-a-theory-by-relationship-gurus-john-julie-gottman/) - John and Julie Gottman's Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic has a direct impact on family relationships when a child or partner has ADHD.
- [How to Practice Mindfulness and Self-Care](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-practice-mindfulness-and-self-care/) - How to Practice Self-Care and Mindfulness in times of stress, frustration, overwhelm, anger and exhaustion.
- [Why Your Sarcastic Tone Is Such a Turn Off to Friends, Family & Co-workers](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/why-your-sarcastic-tone-is-such-a-turn-off-to-friends-family-co-workers/) - It is crucial that you not only recognize your sarcastic tone and that you also know how to control it to appropriately convey your message.
- [How To Make Friends as a Teenager When You're Shy & Insecure](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-make-friends-as-a-teenager-when-youre-shy-insecure/) - When struggling to make friends as a teenager, they may feel rejection and social anxiety. Learn how to coach the shy and insecure teen.
- [Fight Flight Freeze: How Does Your Fear Of Rejection Show Up In Social Situations?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/fight-flight-freeze-rejection-in-social-situations/) - Fight Flight Freeze in Adults with ADHD: How Does Your Fear Of Rejection Show Up In Social Situations and what can you do to relieve it?
- [Triggers and The Need for Emotional Regulation](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/triggers-and-emotional-regulation/) - Careful deliberation, making good choices and exercising self-control all involve emotional regulation and higher level executive functions.
- [10 Phrases to Move the Conversation Along](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/10-phrases-to-move-the-conversation-along/) - A back-and-forth communication that develops into increasingly extended conversations is called a reciprocal conversation.
- [Social Skills: How to Detect Gaps & Build Proficiency in Children of All Ages](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/social-skills-how-to-detect-gaps-and-build-proficiency/) - How parents can identify and support children's gaps in social and emotional skills as they re-establish routines in their daily lives.
- [Social Challenge: Three Micro-Connections a Day](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/three-micro-connections-a-day/) - If you want to grow your connections, look at your micro-connections each day to improve your social confidence each day.
- [7 Social Skills Games Parents & Teachers Can Play to Help Kids Who Are Falling Behind](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/7-social-skills-games-for-kids/) - Social skills games encourage children to join in, cooperate, take turns, understand social expectations, and develop social skills.
- [Raising "Can Do" Kids - 11 Ways to Help When They Resist Trying](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/raising-can-do-kids-11-ways-to-help-when-they-resist-trying/) - The instinct to resist and oppose is in all of us, but remember, they may be thinking I can’t instead of I won't.
- [How Social Communication Can Help You Make Stronger Connections At Work](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/feeling-badly-that-you-cant-read-people-at-work-working-on-social-communication-can-help/) - Social communication is a skill that adults need to help connect with coworkers, higher-ups and peers. Here's what you need to know.
- [Managing Silence in Conversations](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/managing-silence-in-conversations/) - Is silence good for conversations? Yes! Sometimes, silence does a better job at conveying a message than words can.
- [5 Social Skills for Kids That Are Wise to Practice Over the Summer](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/5-social-skills-for-kids-to-practice-over-the-summer/) - Social skills for kids who hesitate to raise their hand or cringe when called upon, for fear of incorrectly putting thoughts into words.
- [Identifying Behavioral Patterns That Stop Your Kid with ADHD from Getting Things Done](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/behavioral-patterns-and-kid-with-adhd/) - A kid with ADHD may have a more behavioral pattern challenges and can be more taxing than their peers. Learn how to help them socialize.
- [Have You Recently Been Diagnosed as An Adult With ADHD? How To Get Support Right Now](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/have-you-recently-been-diagnosed-as-an-adult-with-adhd-how-to-get-support-right-now/) - Diagnosed as An Adult With ADHD? People with ADHD often up pieces but missing the birds-eye view of social expectations.
- [Parenting Tips To Get Your Kid To Share Their Feelings About Living With ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/parenting-tips-to-get-your-kid-to-share-their-feelings-about-living-with-adhd/) - Living with ADHD or other neurotypical experiences can be hard on kids and parents. These parenting tips will help you feel more connected.
- [How People with ADHD Develop and Overcome a Social Hangover](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/adhd-executive-function-and-social-challenges/) - How Does Executive Function challenges Translate to Daily ADHD Life and how to strengthen social skills so you build better connections.
- [Why Social Spy Is The "Lie To Me" For The Next Generation](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/why-social-spy-is-the-lie-to-me-for-the-next-generation/) - If you have a heavy inner critic and a photographic memory of all of your past mistakes, it’s no wonder reading the room is hard. Here's how.
- [19 Social Skills Activities For Adults Who Want To Learn How To Relate To Others & Make New Friends ](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/13-social-skills-activities-for-adults/) - Engaging in social skills activities can help develop optimal functioning in people with anxiety, fear of public speaking, and similar issues.
- [15 Ways To Help Your Teen/Tween When a Friendship Suddenly Ends (Advice For Mom & Dad)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/help-your-teen-when-a-friendship-ends/) - When a friendship ends, it can be crushing. Learn how to support your teen when a friendship suddenly ends.
- [How to Help A Kind Who Feels Left Out & Ostracized By Their Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/help-a-kid-who-is-being-ostracized-feeling-left-out/) - Feeling left out at school can leave kids lost and sad. As a parent, it's awful to watch. Here's my advice on how to help your kids today.
- [Managing Your Love/Hate Relationship With Your ADHD Child](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/2019-9-3-managing-your-lovehate-relationship-with-your-adhd-child/) - Parenting a child with ADHD is challenging on many fronts, including how you feel about your kid. It doesn't have to be so hard.
- [10 Ways to Navigate Social Challenges with a High School Teen with ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/10-ways-to-navigate-social-challenges-with-a-high-school-teen-with-adhd/) - High school friends can be tough, and are potentially harder when your kid has ADHD. Here are 10 parenting tips to help.
- [Does Your Kid Routinely Say The Wrong Thing At The Wrong Time?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/does-your-kid-routinely-say-the-wrong-thing-at-the-wrong-time/) - As parents it can be so challenging when your kid constantly says the wrong thing at the wrong time. Here's how to help.
- [How To Feel More Confident Around Your Co-workers](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/feel-more-confident-around-coworkers/) - If you want to feel confident at work, the practice of being a Social Spy is all you need. Learn how it's done so you can start today.
- [How to Help a Teen Who Has Few (To No Friends) Now That School is in Full Swing - Updated 2023](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-help-a-teen-who-has-few-to-no-friends-now-that-school-is-in-full-swing/) - Raising teens isn't easy. But when your child struggles with few or no friends, it's common for parents to want to help. Here's how.
- [Worried You're Parenting A Bully? Here Are 5 Signs Your Child Is The Classroom Bully](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/parenting-a-bully/) - If you're worried your child's behavior indicates that you're parenting a bully, read this article to ensure that you're not overreacting.
- [What To Do When You're Trying To Make Friends & Your Social Battery Hits Overwhelm And Shutdown](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/make-friends-social-battery/) - Making friends as an adult isn't easy. When your social battery is overwhelmed or depleted, you need a few extra tips. Here's how.
- [How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin When You’re Naturally Unsure of Yourself](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/comfortable-in-your-own-skin/) - Learning how to feel comfortable in your own skin takes a big leap of faith and some well placed steps when you have ADHD.
- [Understanding ADHD & Black and White Thinking](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/understanding-black-and-white-thinking-adhd/) - Black and white thinking affects people with ADHD and other neurodivergent brains in important ways. Here's how to manage it.
- [ADHD & Friendships… Why It’s So Hard For Some Kids To Make Life-Long Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/adhd-and-friendship/) - ADHD and friendships are complex - learn why your child may struggle with friendship challenges and how to help.
- [How Your “Inner Voice” Shapes Your Ability To Be Resilient When You Feel Left Out Socially](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/inner-voice-shapes-resiliency-skills/) - Your inner voice, or inner narrative, is a powerful part of how you see yourself in comparison with the world. Here's how to use it well.
- [Help Your Kid Reframe Their Love-Hate Relationship with Being Social](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/love-hate-relationship-being-social-making-frinds/) - Making friends in high school is hard for kids and parents. Explore your child's love hate relationship with friendship so it gets easier.
- [Is Your Fear Of Not Having Friends Causing You To Be More Of A People Pleaser?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/people-pleasing-adhd-making-friends/) - Making and keeping friends as a person with ADHD is a big deal. But people pleasing isn't the best way to go, learn why.
- [If You're Inclined To Do Something Without Thinking, Here's How Impulsivity Can Affect Your Relationship](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/do-something-without-thinking/) - Many people with ADHD are prone to do something without thinking and it can have big impacts on your relationships. Learn ho
- [How To Help A Child With Anxiety Make New Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-help-a-child-with-anxiety-make-new-friends/) - When it comes to helping a child with anxiety and friends, you need to explore which area to address first. Here's how to start.
- [My Child Can’t Make Friends & Keep Them - Is Something Wrong?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/my-child-cant-make-friends-amp-keep-them-what-is-wrong-with-her/) - With your help and guidance, your child can build social awareness, improve executive function skills, and learn how to make and keep friends.
- [How To Help Your Socially Awkward Kid When They Don't Socialize Well With Others](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/parent-of-the-awkward-kid-who-cant-seem-to-socialize-well-with-others/) - Is your child or teen that "socially awkward kid” who avoids direct eye contact or hesitates to initiate a conversation? Here's how to help
- [Helping Kids with Executive Functioning as the New School Year Starts](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/executive-functioning-skills-start-school/) - The transition from summer to school can challenge the executive functioning skills for kids with ADHD. Here's how to get a jump on it.
- [Infodumping vs. Oversharing: Understanding the Difference](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/infodumping-vs-oversharing/) - Many neurodiverse people are accused of infodumping, but is it really a problem? Here's the difference between infodumping and oversharing.
- [Why People with ADHD Feel FOMO More Intensely—And How to Tame It](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/understanding-fomo-adhd-connection/) - Explore FOMO and its impact on people with ADHD. Discover how to cope with the fear of missing out and lessen the grip FOMO has on your life.
- [How To Ease Your Anxiety When You Have To Interact With New People](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-ease-anxiety-when-you-have-to-interact-with-new-people/) - Managing your feelings of anxiety when you have to interact with coworkers or new people can be hard. Here's some advice to make it easier.

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- [Homepage](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/) - Caroline Maguire helps kids and adults with social emotional learning and social skills training. Parent coaching, tools and skills for real, sustainable growth
- [Caroline in the Media](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/media/) - Caroline Maguire is an ADHD coach and social emotional learning expert. Here are her featured interviews, podcasts, news features and more.
- [Meet Caroline Maguire, Parenting Coach, SEL Expert & Advocate](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/about/) - Caroline Maguire, author of Why Will No One Play with Me? is a SEL expert and advocate for kids and adults with social emotional learning challenges.
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- [Your Personal Uncomfortable Meter](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/personal-uncomfortable-meter/) - Discover what makes you feel safe enough to explore making new friends as a neurodivergent adults. This free tool will help.
- [Worried Your Kid Has Failure To Launch Syndrome?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/teens-young-adults/) - Failure to launch syndrome may affect kids with social emotional learning challenges. Parents can help the launch by letting go while offering support.
- [How to Tell a Tight Story & Avoid TMI (Too Much Information) When It Matters Most](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/tell-a-tight-story/) - Learn to recognize when you are talking too much, how to focus on the topic and how to deliver talk in ways that are engaging and inclusive. 
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- [Shop](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/shop/) - Caroline Maguire offers SEL products for parents, adults and educators around topics like ADHD, reading the room, making friends and more.
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- [Social Emotional Learning & Social Skills Training](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/home/) - Caroline Maguire helps kids and adults with social emotional learning and social skills training. Parent coaching, tools and skills for real, sustainable growth
- [Social Emotional Learning](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/social-emotional-learning/) - “Even in this pandemic age, it’s hard to find resources that clearly explain SEL's benefits, much less teach strategies to deliver SEL in the classroom, in our homes and in the community” Caroline Maguire SEL Competencies How do SEL Core Competencies Apply to Children? Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) encompasses the core competencies of emotional
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- [How to Strengthen Executive Function Skills in Early Childhood](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/strengthen-executive-function-skills-early-childhood/) - If you're a parent or a classroom teacher, this free ebook will help kids to strengthen executive functioning in early childhood.
- [How To Make Small Talk & Chit Chat](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-make-small-talk-chit-chat/) - The process of making a new friend begins with a little conversation to build up interest otherwise known as small talk. Here's how it's done.
- [How to Improve Social Skills Professionally and with Peers](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/how-to-improve-social-skills-professionally-and-with-peers/) - Caroline Maguire teaches how to improve social skills including how to read the room, demonstrate executive presence and more.
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- [Help Your Child with Executive Function Weakness Engage Socially](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/help-your-child-with-executive-function-weakness-engage-socially/) - Lack of self-awareness and social skills directly tracks back to executive function weaknesses and poor decision making.
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- [Help Your Child Build Social Executive Function](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/help-your-child-build-social-executive-function/) - Making friends is hard for kid especially when they have weak social executive function skills. Here's how you can help your kids today.
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- [Good Winner, Good Loser](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/good-winner-good-loser-video/) - Help your child overcome the urge to gloat when they win and to pout when they lose. Good winner good loser coaches life skills.
- [Finding Your Strengths](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/finding-your-strengths/) - Find your strengths to help ease the challenge of making friends as a neurodivergent adult. This free tool will help.
- [Friendship Red Flags Exercise](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/friendship-red-flags/) - Help your child overcome the urge to gloat when they win and to pout when they lose. Good winner good loser coaches life skills.
- [Educators: How to Use Why Will No One Play with Me? in group or classroom settings.](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/educators-how-to-use-why-will-no-one-play-with-me/) - Educators, How to Use Why Will No One Play with Me? in group or classroom settings - download free worksheet.
- [Demystify Making Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/demystify-making-friends/) - Making friends is hard for many of us, especially once we're adults. This tool will help simplify the friendship process for easier success.
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- [Bridging the Social Emotional Learning Gap Between School and Home](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/bridging-the-social-emotional-learning-gap-between-school-and-home/) - Why Will No One Play With Me? bridges the Social Emotional Learning Gap between School and Home and demonstrates HOW TO coach children
- [Boost Your Tween or Teen’s Self Confidence](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/boost-tween-or-teens-self-confidence/) - Contributing, advocating, participating, presenting, making decision, speaking up, planning, and rehearsing build self confidence.
- [Adult Friendship](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/adult-friendship-secret-skills/) - Making friends as an adult can be quite challenging for many neurodivergent adults. This free tool will help.
- [Contact](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/contact/) - Get In Touch Contact Caroline Maguire Contact Caroline for speaking, media requests and support. Caroline offers social emotional learning, training and tools for kids, adults and professionals.Please reach out using the contact form. I’d love to hear from you! Leading Expert in Social Emotional Learning Speaker Sheet Say Hi! hello@carolinemaguireauthor.com Stay Connected Youtube Facebook Instagram
- [Parenting Blog](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/parenting-blog/) - Caroline shares advice in her blog for parents, adults and educators on topics like SEL, making friends, and navigating social situations.
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- [Speaking & Events](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/speaking/) - Caroline is a dynamic keynote speaker. Her specialities include social skills for kids and adults, SEL, parenting and more.
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- [Social Skills Training For Schools & Orgs](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/educators/) - If your organization needs social and emotional development training, Caroline Maguire offers programs and curriculum to help. Inquire today.
- [Neurodiversity](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/neurodiversity/) - Neurodiverse individuals have unique learning styles and unique strengths. Learn how we can support diversity and social skills.
- [Parenting Strategies For SEL At Home | Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/family-parent-engagement/) - Social emotional learning extends way beyond the classroom. Learn parenting strategies and tools to integrate SEL into family life for greater ease and success.
- [How To Improve Social Skills In The Workplace](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/workplace/) - How to improve your social skills in the workplace if you’re concerned about your executive presence or social skills challenges at work.
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## Medias

- [Oversharing & Underinvesting: The Social Traps That Snare ADHD Adults (with Caroline Maguire, M.Ed.)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/oversharing-underinvesting-the-social-traps-that-snare-adhd-adults-with-caroline-maguire-m-ed-2/) - In this hour-long webinar with ADDitude, Caroline Maguire talks about the social traps and friendship foibles that impact adults with ADHD, whose inattention, impulsivity, or emotional dysregulation may strain connections with others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIBk2j0idWQ
- [Will My Child Find a Best Friend This School Year?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/will-my-child-find-a-best-friend-this-school-year/) - Social skills may not come naturally to kids with ADHD, who may seem bossy or oblivious, attract bullies, or hide in video games. Here’s how to help your child make friends (and keep them) this year. Bossy. Irritating. Loud. Spacey. Random. Children and teens with ADHD are called all these things. We see their genuine
- [When Your ADHD Teen Has Questionable Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/when-your-adhd-teen-has-questionable-friends/) - Banning friends and forbidding your ADHD teen from seeing people that you don’t like won’t work. Having a focused, collaborative conversation about your teen’s thoughts on friendship will. Q: “My teenager is having a rocky time with friendships. Lately, she is choosing questionable friends. These ‘friends’ are not treating her well, and, because of their influence,
- [When ADHD Impulsivity Jeopardizes Your Job and Friendships: 8 Expert Tips](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/when-adhd-impulsivity-jeopardizes-your-job-and-friendships-8-expert-tips/) - ADHD impulsivity can have a frustrating and even serious impact on adult life. If your impulsiveness is hurting friendships, ruining work prospects, or leading to unnecessary purchases, try implementing the following expert advice. By Ari Tuckman, Psy.D. Q: “I am a 39-year-old single male who has been diagnosed with ADHD and generalized anxiety disorder. I am
- [The Path to Adult Friendship, Demystified: From Acquaintance to Friend](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/the-path-to-adult-friendship-demystified-from-acquaintance-to-friend/) - What’s the difference between an acquaintance and a friend, and how can you bridge the gap between the two? Learn how to spot signs that someone wants to be your friend, and how to transform a casual connection into a friendship. ADHD and Friendships: Key Takeaways It takes time and repeated encounters to evolve from
- [Q: My Teen Is Suffering Quarantine Fatigue. How Can I Lift the Dark Cloud?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/q-my-teen-is-suffering-quarantine-fatigue-how-can-i-lift-the-dark-cloud/) - Quarantine fatigue is real. If your teen with ADHD hates remote learning and social distancing, help them by reintroducing connection and enthusiasm in their lives — and by getting them evaluated if their behaviors are worrying. Q: “My 16-year-old daughter is not coping well with the pandemic. Remote learning with ADHD hasn’t worked well and
- [Q: “Why Do I Attract Emotionally Draining People?”](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/q-why-do-i-attract-emotionally-draining-people/) - “Not everyone who vents or overshares is toxic. But a pattern of one-sidedness and lack of reciprocity could indicate that it is not worth entering into or continuing a relationship with someone.” Q: “Though I have ADHD, oversharing isn’t a problem for me. Overhearing is. I listen more than I talk in conversations, the result being that
- [Q: “My ADHD Friend Overshares. A Lot. How Do I Bring It Up to Them?”](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/q-my-adhd-friend-overshares-a-lot-how-do-i-bring-it-up-to-them/) - It’s important to not make your friend — or anyone, for that matter — feel like oversharing is a dealbreaker. I admire your desire to approach this topic with kindness. First thing’s first: Any conversation about your friend should take place in person, not over text, to avoid things getting lost in translation and worsening
- [Q: “I’m a Flaky Friend. How Do I Break the Last-Minute-Cancel Cycle?”](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/q-im-a-flaky-friend-how-do-i-break-the-last-minute-cancel-cycle/) - Three questions to ask yourself before you turn down that invite, and other tips for managing social anxiety and rejection sensitive dysphoria so that you can maintain your commitments. Q: “I have a bad track record of flaking on plans with friends. I’m enthusiastic about the plans at first, but nervousness, social anxiety, and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD)
- [Q: “How Do I Avoid Oversharing on a First Date?”](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/q-how-do-i-avoid-oversharing-on-a-first-date/) - “Whether it’s first dates or small talk with colleagues and acquaintances, set clear rules for yourself well ahead of time about what you will not discuss.” Q: “How do I approach connecting with someone who is a virtual stranger? I’ll have to divulge some personal information on a date for sure, but how much is
- [Q: “How Can I Prepare My ADHD Teen for 9th Grade?”](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/q-how-can-i-prepare-my-adhd-teen-for-9th-grade/) - Identify your rising 9th grader’s true emotional maturity, buy school supplies early, review his ADHD accommodations, and more tips for exceeding the academic demands and expectations of high school. Q: “My teen with ADHD will enter high school in the fall. How can I help him prepare for the academic demands and higher expectations in
- [Q: "Am I Stuck In a One-Sided Friendship?”](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/q-am-i-stuck-in-a-one-sided-friendship/) - “A red flag in a friendship is when there is no reciprocity or if they’re only interested in doing things on their terms.” Q: “Of my friends, I’m always the one reaching out and planning events. How do I know if the others are just busy with their own lives, or if they’re trying to
- [How Tweens Can Trigger Mom’s ADHD Symptoms — and How to Keep Your Cool](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-tweens-can-trigger-moms-adhd-symptoms-and-how-to-keep-your-cool/) - Being a mom with ADHD is already a precarious balancing act. But add a tween’s hormone-fueled emotions and thirst for independence to the mix, and it may be harder than ever for Mom to manage her own symptoms. Take control of your child’s behaviors — and your ADHD — with these strategies. How many
- [How to Nurture Social Emotional Development in Isolation](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-nurture-social-emotional-development-in-isolation/) - With practice and patience, parents of children with ADHD can promote their social emotional development — even while social distancing — and help them gain confidence that endures in the “real” world. In many states and families, isolation is essential during this pandemic. But is necessary social distancing creating a social-emotional crisis for children with
- [How to Break Your Habit of Oversharing](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-break-your-habit-of-oversharing/) - Oh, no, you’ve said too much. Again. If you often find yourself in TMI mode, use these strategies to control ADHD impulsivity and stop oversharing in social settings. Do you impulsively unload private details to new acquaintances? Do you feel an inexplicable urge to break awkward silences or build connections by divulging intimate, sometimes inappropriate,
- [How to Be Your Child’s Social Emotional Learning Coach](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-be-your-childs-social-emotional-learning-coach/) - Whether due to rejection sensitivity, poor self-awareness, social anxiety, or executive dysfunction, social challenges follow many children with ADHD as they grow. Parents can take a page from the social-emotional learning approach to guide their kids toward social success. Here are 6 ways to get started. Social-emotional learning is more than just engaging in play,
- [Building Your Child's Social Skills in 7 Steps](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/building-your-childs-social-skills-in-7-steps/) - “Lagging maturity, fewer social models, and weak executive functions mean that children with ADHD may struggle socially. The good news is that, like any other skill, social-emotional skills can be taught and improved.” Have you watched your child with ADHD interact with peers and wondered why they can’t drop the joke after it stopped making
- [Birthday Parties, the Cafeteria, and Other Social Obstacles](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/birthday-parties-the-cafeteria-and-other-social-obstacles/) - You don’t need to helicopter to help your middle-schooler make friends. In fact, too much interference can do more harm than good. Follow these strategies to boost your tween’s confidence. You learned that your middle-schooler is skipping lunch to avoid the cafeteria. Should you address it head-on, giving her advice that she probably won’t listen
- [Bad Texter? Worse Caller? 6 Ways to Rekindle Cold Friendships](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/bad-texter-worse-caller-6-ways-to-rekindle-cold-friendships/) - “You may think that your friend wants nothing to do with you. But what if I told you that your friend would probably be thrilled to hear from you, even if it’s been a while?” Bad texter? Even worse at making phone calls? Notoriously bad at keeping in touch with friends? Do you sometimes drown in shame over
- [A Conversation Guide for the Socially Anxious and Unsure](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/a-conversation-guide-for-the-socially-anxious-and-unsure/) - A seven-step guide to managing social anxiety at parties and other events you want to attend — and enjoy. How to Manage Social Anxiety at Events You’ve been invited to a party where you will know practically no one. Now what? You want to go — and will go — but you don’t want social
- [4 ADHD Mindset Shifts to Unlock Enduring Friendships](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/4-adhd-mindset-shifts-to-unlock-enduring-friendships/) - Friendships grow more precious as we age. They may also become more and more rare due to common ADHD mindset traps — from a scarcity mindset to all-or-nothing thinking — that sabotage connection. You’re empathetic, charming, sincere, thoughtful, and fun — in other words, amazing friendship material. But painful memories of ADHD-related social challenges — of being
- [11 Strategies That Improve Emotional Control at School and Home](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/11-strategies-that-improve-emotional-control-at-school-and-home/) - Executive function and emotional control walk in lockstep. Stress and emotional flooding affect how children with ADHD learn, play, engage with classmates, follow directions, and retain information. When they enter a heightened state of arousal, their ADHD brain wiring can interfere with social-emotional learning and sabotage self-regulation, making it difficult to access the curriculum, respond appropriately,
- [Adjust Your Inner Voice for Greater Resilience](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/adjust-your-inner-voice-for-greater-resilience/) - We all have an inner narrator. You know—the voice in your head, your version of Jiminy Cricket on your shoulder, your conscience, or even your inner wise warrior who helps you navigate life. The challenge for so many of us is that our inner voice is more like a perfectionistic drill sergeant than a voice
- [Always Have an Exit Plan](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/always-have-an-exit-plan/) - Big social events or group gatherings can be intimidating, no matter your age. As an adult with ADHD, the impulse, or urge, to avoid uncomfortable gatherings can be high. But some of these events in your life are important! A friend’s wedding, a loved one’s graduation, or even a company dinner with your partner’s coworkers can
- [Are You a People Pleaser?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/are-you-a-people-pleaser/) - Does loneliness cause adults and teenagers with ADHD to people please? Sadly, often the answer is yes. For many of us with ADHD, years of rejection, friendship struggles and generally feeling lonely or misunderstood often affects how we approach making new friends. We worry about things like: Should I say no to the one person who
- [Awkward in Social Situations?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/awkward-in-social-situations/) - What does “feeling awkward” in social situations mean to you? It may mean that you avoid direct eye contact, hesitate to initiate a conversation, feel uncomfortable in your own skin, or question every move you make. Do you find that your anxiety is palpable as you latch onto one friend and wish for the social
- [Becoming Comfortable in Your Own Skin](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/becoming-comfortable-in-your-own-skin/) - Do you remember tripping in front of the cool kids at school? Feeling wickedly embarrassed after stumbling through your lines? Feeling your skin tingle as the spotlight of attention fell on you at exactly the wrong moment? I know I do. For many adults with ADHD, the sense of being socially awkward has been a part
- [Bring Back the Third Place](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/bring-back-the-third-place/) - The answer to loneliness might be to bring back the third place. Loneliness is a longing for something you do not have or that you miss and wish you had again. And unfortunately for many of us with ADHD, feeling lonely and wanting a friend or group of friends is common. As much as we know
- [Coaching your child on social cues](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/coaching-your-child-on-social-cues/) - Question: My daughter has ADHD and feels left out at school. She has trouble picking up on social cues, and I can see the toll it takes on her self-esteem. How can I support her so she can improve her social skills and build stronger friendships?—parent of a third-grade student ADHD Information Specialist: I’m sure it is
- [Coaching Your Child to Play Better](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/coaching-your-chuld-to-play-better/) - Effective coaching is a way of being with and communicating with your child. HE CORE PRINCIPLES of effective parent coaching for social skills are based on proven strategies and techniques that support positive behavioral change. You don’t have to be some superparent with all the answers. You don’t have to fix your child or fix
- [Coping with Sensory Overload](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/coping-with-sensory-overload/) - When we are flooded with sensory information, lights feel brighter, sounds are louder, and crowds seem to close in on us. Sensory bombardment and overwhelm can make situations draining and anxiety-provoking. To reduce the effects of overstimulation, we may try to cope by going quiet or avoiding eye contact. For many adults and children with
- [Holiday Conversations: Ten Tips to Manage Your Emotions and Communicate Better](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/holiday-conversations-ten-tips-to-manage-your-emotions-and-communicate-better/) - As we approach the holiday season, everyone has a list of expectations about how it will go. “Last year was a disaster when Uncle Gil went on and on about the government.” “We’d better ask Aunt Fran not to share too much about her work. Everyone was embarrassed about how much she overshared.” “Make sure
- [How to Recover After a Social Faux Pas](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-recover-after-a-social-faux-pas/) - Social faux pas happen when you have ADHD. You may miss social cues about how someone feels or read their face incorrectly and miss their intention when they speak. That momentary misstep may leave you feeling like you have fallen off the edge of the earth, causing you to shut down, apologize too much, or
- [How to Say the Right Thing at the Right Time](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-say-the-right-thing-at-the-right-time/) - Often people with ADHD have a history of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. Maybe we make a cringe-worthy comment we wish we could immediately take back. Other times we don’t know what to say and we just fumble along. Or we monologue and stumble into inappropriate comments. This history makes us afraid to
- [How to Shift Black-and-White Thinking](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-shift-black-and-white-thinking/) - "They let me down, so I am just done with them,” a client tells me about a situation. As I listen to their story, what’s missing from this one statement is that the situation being described is complicated. What’s not being related about the situation are the layers of miscommunication and different perspectives and gray
- [I Can't Stop Thinking About It](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/i-cant-stop-thinking-about-it/) - Many people with ADHD express frustration with the frequency and depth of negative and intrusive thoughts. These thoughts can be painful, and they may grow and grow until they affect daily life. Dwelling on such thoughts increases anxiety, depression, and restlessness—often causing you to make poor choices, incorrectly read the room, misinterpret social cues, and become
- [I Don’t Speak to You That Way. Please Show Me Some Respect!](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/i-dont-speak-to-you-that-way-please-show-me-some-respect/) - A snarky, criticizing tone is one of the hardest things to tolerate. When it comes from a child, it is easy to see how parents can find it disconcerting. Children and teenagers with ADHD often can’t read the social nuances of body language, facial expressions, mood, or tone of voice. This challenge often results in off-putting
- [Making Friends Requires Confidence ... and that is tough for people with ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/making-friends-requires-confidence-and-that-is-tough-for-people-with-adhd/) - Social confidence does not always come easily to people with ADHD. Making new friends, reaching out to people, and trying new things requires some level of confidence. Making jokes, chatting with people, or joining a new activity all depend on feeling confident enough to try. If you’re telling a joke, you have to start with the belief that
- [Managing the Story in Your Mind](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/managing-the-story-in-your-mind/) - As a sensitive person, it’s easy at times for your mind to get the best of you. You can easily fall into the trap of worrying that someone is rejecting you, avoiding you, or something worse if you have a history of social and relationship challenges. You may also tend to make assumptions about other
- [Small Talk is Painful](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/small-talk-is-painful/) - Making small talk is a critical life skill and the foundation for all friendships. A conversation can increase your level of intimacy with someone. Small talk allows you to see if you have mutual interests and to get a sense of who they are and what they like. It can introduce you to a new person
- [When Someone Shows You Who They Are](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/when-someone-shows-you-who-they-are/) - What makes someone worthy? How do you know if a potential friend is treating you well? What does treating you well look like? People with ADHD often ask these questions, sometimes after looking back on a friendship that went south. The truth is, many people with ADHD are not treated well by friends or acquaintances. After
- [The Challenge of Keeping Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/the-challenge-of-keeping-friends/) - It’s Not Always Your Fault When It Ends Most people who identify as having ADHD have a long, and often complicated, history with friends. We often have an equally long history of feeling misunderstood in social situations because we were “too much” for some people, leaving us feeling that we caused conflict, worried that we
- [ADHD, Executive Function, and The Art of Getting Kids to Listen](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/adhd-executive-function-and-the-art-of-getting-kids-to-listen/) - Sometimes it feels like your child just is not listening to you. Are they getting a reward for being stubborn or selfish? This is a very common thought, but more often, the behaviors come from a lack of listening skills, one of several executive function skills. Research shows it can be these brain-based
- [Your Parents Taught You These 8 Skills Growing Up, You're Probably Never Lonely As An Adult](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/your-parents-taught-you-these-8-skills-growing-up-youre-probably-never-lonely-as-an-adult/) - Teaching great social skills requires a rare combination of kindness, skills, and direction. We all remember what it felt like to be a teenager. For some of us, that meant loneliness and isolation. We sulked around the house because there was no one to hang out with, confide in, share their secrets, or laugh with.
- [Why Some People Lose Their Cool When They're Angry — And How To Make It Stop](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/why-some-people-lose-their-cool-when-theyre-angry-and-how-to-make-it-stop/) - What's the difference between people who lose their cool when they're triggered and angry, and those who are able to feel their emotions and manage them? Emotional regulation. Some people seem to be naturally good at managing their emotions in a healthy way, while others may be more inclined to lash out — even when it means hurting someone
- [Why People With ADHD Shut Down When Making Friends, And How To Fix It](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/why-people-with-adhd-shut-down-when-making-friends-and-how-to-fix-it/) - Advice from an ADHD specialist that works great for folks without ADHD, too. Almost everyone is exhausted by reading social cues, trying to pay attention to conversations, coping with sensory bombardment, and managing situations that tax your brain. When we want to make friends, there are often consequences to reaching out to new people. You might
- [Why People With ADHD Are So Prone To Black-And-White Thinking](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/why-people-with-adhd-are-so-prone-to-black-and-white-thinking/) - Good or bad, wrong or right. Having no in-between sets challenges for social situations. Here are eight ways to shift it. “It was a total failure,” a client tells me about a situation. Now, listening to their story, what you wouldn’t get from this one statement is the situation is complex. It was full of
- [Why Gifted People Have Social Emotional Challenges — 8 Strategies To Overcome Them](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/why-gifted-people-have-social-emotional-challenges-8-strategies-to-overcome-them/) - It's common for people with high achievement capability to experience social-emotional challenges. In fact, highly gifted and talented adults and kids may often struggle with perceptions of being different and feeling isolated, which translates into difficulties connecting with peers. Socialization comes easily to some children and adults. They know how to connect with their peers,
- [When Parents Embrace Social Emotional Learning, Kids Feel The Joy Again](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/when-parents-embrace-social-emotional-learning-kids-feel-the-joy-again/) - What is social-emotional learning, and how does it help you bring the joy back in a child who's lost it? If you're a parent worrying about your child, you're not alone. Kids today are navigating more pressure than ever: financially, medically, academically, and socially. Social-emotional concerns are at an all-time high, and parents are struggling and concerned. As
- [What To Do When Your Teen Is Making Friends You Don't Approve Of](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/what-to-do-when-your-teen-is-making-friends-you-dont-approve-of/) - Banning your teen's friends won't work — collaborate and discuss friendship qualities, instead. Your child's teenage friendships can be complicated. Maybe they can’t seem to make friends — or, at least, friends you actually like or approve of. More than likely, you already know that banning your teenager from anything rarely works. When you push, they pull. And
- [What To Do When Your Shy Kid Seems Even More Withdrawn Than Usual](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/what-to-do-when-your-shy-kid-seems-even-more-withdrawn-than-usual/) - Does this scenario sound familiar to you? "My daughter seems to be sad and anxious. She's missing the bus on purpose, claiming to be ill, and even asking to be homeschooled. I think she may be pulling away from friends. But when I ask her, she says she's fine. What do I do?" Many parents
- [Things People With Effortless Social Grace Do In Everyday Conversation](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/things-people-with-effortless-social-grace-do-in-everyday-conversation/) - Juggling the many aspects of having social grace can be hard. 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 more parties engage in
- [The Secrets Of People Who Are Incredible At Making New Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/the-secrets-of-people-who-are-incredible-at-making-new-friends/) - Do you consider yourself an observant person? How good are you at listening, taking note of your surroundings and tailoring your approach appropriately? Some of you will consider yourselves a great Reader of the Room, while most will think they have a thing or two to learn. According to recent research, only 10% of us
- [Smart Habits Of Parents Who Raise The Most Resilient Kids](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/smart-habits-of-parents-who-raise-the-most-resilient-kids/) - Parents have a duty to raise their kids to become well-rounded, strong people. From a developmental perspective, parents should expect resistance to be in full force from their kids, whether they're seven or 17. But a parent's job is to help their kids find their strength when they are resistant and ready to give up.
- [Psychology Says If You Have A Fear Of Rejection, It Might Be A Sign Of A Bigger Issue](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/psychology-says-if-you-have-a-fear-of-rejection-it-might-be-a-sign-of-a-bigger-issue/) - Plus, a plan for overcoming your fear so you don't end up isolated and alone When you struggle with friendships, it's easy to spiral into low self-esteem. Looking around, it can feel like everyone knows something you don't. After a while, anxiety around socializing gets worse and you wonder why you are so sensitive to
- [Parents Who Do These 5 Things Raise Kids Who Feel Safe Coming To Them (Whether They Realize It Or Not)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/parents-who-do-these-5-things-raise-kids-who-feel-safe-coming-to-them-whether-they-realize-it-or-not/) - As a parent, one of the most difficult situations you can experience is when your child expresses loneliness or even tells you, "I don't have any friends." Learning how to deal with loneliness can be a struggle for anyone, but when it's your baby who says they're feeling lonely and left out, it's heartbreaking. You watch as
- [Parents Who Do These 5 Little Things Raise Kids Who Actually Talk To Them About Their Problems](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/parents-who-do-these-5-little-things-raise-kids-who-actually-talk-to-them-about-their-problems/) - As a parent, you can usually tell when your child is facing problems with friends at school, even if they haven't said anything about it. But no matter how many parenting tips or advice books you've read about creating an open, secure relationship with your kid, it can feel impossible to get more than a one-word
- [Olympics Themed Social Emotional Learning Activities To Share With Your Kids](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/olympics-themed-social-emotional-learning-activities-to-share-with-your-kids/) - Who isn’t mesmerized by the athleticism, leadership and character of the Olympic athletes? Young children picture themselves on these mats, fields and courts, so don’t miss the opportunity to use the Olympics to create social skills learning activities this summer. Join the millions and even billions of parents who are focusing on helping kids to re-engage
- [Healthy Peer Relationships](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/healthy-peer-relationships/) - Many teens and young adults with ADHD face social skills challenges that make it difficult for them to develop healthy friendships. Their eagerness to fit in can lead them to participate in dangerous and unhealthy activities. Caroline Maguire walks us through the components of healthy peer relationships and signs of unhealthy relationships. She also answers
- [Non-Pushy Ways Parents Can Help Shy Kids Make Forever Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/non-pushy-ways-parents-can-help-shy-kids-make-forever-friends/) - Does your child find it too difficult to play with new kids? You know they're supposed to step outside their comfort zone, but it seems like it's just too hard for them. Despite how it feels now, you can help them make friends without being pushy or expecting them to be someone they're not. The
- [Is Your Kid A Hot Mess? 10 Ways To Help Your Child Keep Their Emotions In Check](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/is-your-kid-a-hot-mess-10-ways-to-help-your-child-keep-their-emotions-in-check/) - As everyone turns the corner from the height of the pandemic and back to school, many parents are struggling with concerns about their child’s feelings and emotional state. Carrying a 500-pound backpack, seeing people they had forgotten, realizing new relationships have formed during hybrid or shut down schooling, or even just trying to use social
- [If You're A Parent Of A Socially Awkward Kid, Here Are 10 Ways To Help Them Socialize](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/if-youre-a-parent-of-a-socially-awkward-kid-here-are-10-ways-to-help-them-socialize/) - Socializing well comes naturally to some but not so easily to others. Your child or teen might be "that awkward kid" — the one who avoids direct eye contact, hesitates to initiate a conversation, or desperately relies on one friend. Is your kid introverted, socially awkward, or socially anxious? Being introverted is not the same as being
- [If You Teach Your Kids These 4 Skills Now, They're Less Likely To Act Bratty In The Future](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/if-you-teach-your-kids-these-4-skills-now-theyre-less-likely-to-act-bratty-in-the-future/) - Does your child think he knows better than adults, including you? Don't worry, most kids do this from time to time! But when a child or teenager's behavior goes from normal limit-testing to outright defiance and even trouble-making, how can you reason with them or get them to listen? There are ways to parent a
- [How To Teach An Outspoken Child To Show Respect (Without Dimming Their Light)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-teach-an-outspoken-child-to-show-respect-without-dimming-their-light/) - Your child or teenager just said something so cringey you can’t believe they said it! Sometimes a kid can be too loud or too blunt and say things that hurt people’s feelings. Kids can seem oblivious to how other people react to their words when viewed from an adult's perspective. Kids often haven't developed the ability to
- [How To Stop Putting Your Foot In Your Mouth At Work (& Feel Less Awkward, Too)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-stop-putting-your-foot-in-your-mouth-at-work-feel-less-awkward-too/) - We've all had it happen: an awkward moment at work that still stings a day later. For example, during an important meeting, maybe you interjected a comment that wasn’t in line with your goals, nor with the persona, you have been working so hard to project. Eager to share your thoughts, you blurted out a remark that
- [How To Stop Being The Person Who Says All The Wrong Things (At All The Wrong Times)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-stop-being-the-person-who-says-all-the-wrong-things-at-all-the-wrong-times/) - As a person with ADHD, you may find that you go down a wormhole when you’re talking and say things you meant to filter out. Even if you don't have ADHD, you may find yourself in this situation. For instance, after observing someone's space, you made a comment that they're a hoarder. What you meant to
- [How To Stop Being Sarcastic (So You Can Stop Annoying People)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-stop-being-sarcastic-so-you-can-stop-annoying-people/) - Words matter. How you say something communicates more than what you say and your tone greatly impacts how your words are perceived. As you probably already know from experience, kind and gentle tones are welcoming while snarky or sarcastic tones rarely go over well. It's crucial to recognize your tone and know how to control it to appropriately
- [How To Identify (And Solve) Your ADHD Child's Big Challenges — So They Can Finally Succeed](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-identify-and-solve-your-adhd-childs-big-challenges-so-they-can-finally-succeed/) - If you are the parent of a child with ADHD, you may have a more challenging job than other parents due to your kid’s behavioral patterns that can be more taxing than their peers. Even a charming, cooperative kid with ADHD can get out of control as these behavioral patterns can be attributed to ADHD
- [How To Help Your Teen Through A Painful 'Friendship Breakup'](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-help-your-teen-through-a-painful-friendship-breakup/) - We tend to think of romantic relationships as the ones that break hearts, but when a friendship suddenly ends, it can hurt just as badly. It is important to recognize that although it was not a romantic involvement, this doesn’t mean that when a friendship ends that it doesn’t hurt. Gone are the late-night exchanges, the person
- [How To Help Socially Challenged Kids And Teens Celebrate Their Wins](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-help-socially-challenged-kids-and-teens-celebrate-their-wins/) - Are you the parent of a socially challenged kid or teen? Do their social skills need a little work? As a parent, you often look for big changes and wins. You want to hear them "getting it" and that they're really willing to change. However, developing social skills for kids and teens means recognizing and appreciating
- [How To Help A Kid Who Is Being Ostracized](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-help-a-kid-who-is-being-ostracized/) - School is back in full swing and some kids are loving it; reconnecting and building new friendships while others are being shunned and ostracized. I am getting many heartbreaking emails from parents who are feeling helpless as they watch from the sidelines as their child cowers from the pain of rejection. One parent shares how
- [How To Get Through To Your ADHD Kid — When It Feels Like Nothing Else Has Worked](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-get-through-to-your-adhd-kid-when-it-feels-like-nothing-else-has-worked/) - One way a parent of a child with ADHD can improve communication with their kid is to learn about the "Distancer and Pursuer Dynamic." What is the "Distancer and Pursuer Dynamic?" According to the Gottman Institute, it is the emotional interplay between a person (a pursuer) who urgently seeks confrontation to resolve issues and a
- [How To Get Kids To Share Their Feelings About Living With ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-get-kids-to-share-their-feelings-about-living-with-adhd/) - You ask your child how he feels and despite his grumpy tone, slamming things on the counter, and gruff demeanor, he says,”fine.” Your child gets off the bus and you know something happened at school as she retreats to the basement with headphones on. You notice that lately your son has come home early from activities and
- [How To Feel Confident Around Really Intimidating People](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-feel-confident-around-really-intimidating-people/) - Everyone wants to sashay into work, a classroom, or their kid’s PTA meeting with a smile on their face and their head held high. It is one of the most coveted qualities on the planet. Why? Because confidence feels good. It feels powerful and independent. When you’re confident you can stand on your own two
- [How To Embrace The Deepest Part Of Conversation — The Silence Between Words](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-embrace-the-deepest-part-of-conversation-the-silence-between-words/) - 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". But what if silence is good for conversations? After all, silence is an important part of communication. In fact, silence can be a very effective communication
- [How To Be The Parent Your Kid Needs At Every Age](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-be-the-parent-your-kid-needs-at-every-age/) - Parents have one of the toughest jobs out there. And since moms and dads aren't handed a how-to manual upon childbirth, it's perfectly normal to worry about being a good parent who consistently meets your kid's needs. (In fact, wondering how to improve your parenting skills is a sign you're already doing a great job!)
- [Are Distractions Keeping You From Your Goals? 10 Hacks To Quiet The Noise](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/are-distractions-keeping-you-from-your-goals-10-hacks-to-quiet-the-noise/) - Do you find yourself stopping what you're supposed to be doing because of distractions at work? Do you want to know how to not get distracted? Who doesn’t get distracted when the phone rings, co-workers talk about work or weekend activities, and social media notifications hit every few minutes? Sometimes, distractions happen while you're at work, school,
- [9 Ways To Support Your Kid When They're Labeled The 'Naughty One'](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/9-ways-to-support-your-kid-when-theyre-labeled-the-naughty-one/) - Lessons from the parents who've been there. "My son will not sit in circle time," one mother told me. "The principal is constantly calling about my son’s behavior on the bus. What can I do? I am not even there," another mother bemoaned. "The teacher keeps calling me to complain about my daughter’s slow pace. When
- [9 Healthy Habits Of People With Fun Lives And Lots Of Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/9-healthy-habits-of-people-with-fun-lives-and-lots-of-friends/) - Being social and fun-loving is something people work at. Social media can emphasize the feeling of being unnoticed, lonely, and left out. When we do manage to psych ourselves up to reach out, join in and engage, it can be draining — emotionally, psychologically, and physically. You can't help but wonder how other people can
- [8 Ways To 'Read The Room' When You're Feeling Socially Awkward](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/8-ways-to-read-the-room-when-youre-feeling-socially-awkward/) - The most important skill for charismatic people. Some people "read the room" easily, while some don’t. One thing that the most charismatic, compelling people have in common is their ability to read a room, but it's a skill that often requires honing. This skill gives them the ability to sense what people need in any
- [7 Ways To Help Kids' Rusty Social Skills As The Pandemic Winds Down](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/7-ways-to-help-kids-rusty-social-skills-as-the-pandemic-winds-down/) - How can you expect your child to assimilate when they haven’t been practicing their social skills? Covid-19 had a dire impact on all of our healthy social skills, but especially children. And no one can dismiss the impact rusty social skills have had on all of us. Calling it a "missed year" is an understatement.
- [7 Simple Games To Play With Young Kids — That Teach Unique Social Skills They'll Use For Life](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/7-simple-games-to-play-with-young-kids-that-teach-unique-social-skills-theyll-use-for-life/) - Many children learn about norms and acceptable behaviors through everyday social interactions. Helping your child develop social skills can make a lasting positive impact on their life. Games can make the lessons stick — and make them fun to learn. Social skills games encourage children to join in, cooperate, take turns, understand social expectations, meet playmate
- [6 Tiny Ways To Finally Start Feeling Comfortable In Your Own Skin](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/6-tiny-ways-to-finally-start-feeling-comfortable-in-your-own-skin/) - Everyone has awkward moments. When I was a kid, I was always the last one picked for the team or game. In part, this was because I struggled with basic physical skills. Embarrassingly, when I finally hit a baseball in gym class, I followed it by throwing the bat and hitting my gym teacher in the
- [5 Ways To Teach Kids To Identify Tone Of Voice At An Early Age](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-ways-to-teach-kids-to-identify-tone-of-voice-at-an-early-age/) - Tone of voice builds independence and confidence. What does it mean to teach your kids how to identify tone of voice? This time of year, as parents wade back into the school routine, you may be noticing your tweens and teenagers have already missed assignments. Similar to wading through a 1-800 customer service line, you
- [5 Ways To Help Your Teen Build Authentic, Lasting Friendships](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-ways-to-help-your-teen-build-authentic-lasting-friendships/) - Forget frenemies, your teen deserves better. Do you have a teen who's having trouble socializing and making friends? If your child clings to friends who don't treat them well, you, as a parent, may want to help. But, your teen might refuse, claiming that everything is OK. Unfortunately, everything is not "OK." In fact, social isolation
- [5 Ways To Foster Basic Social Skills For Kids Going Back To In-Person School](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-ways-to-foster-basic-social-skills-for-kids-going-back-to-in-person-school/) - Support your child as they re-learn basic social skills. Fostering basic social skills for kids is now more important than ever as school gradually returns to in-person. It’s been about three weeks since your children returned to school buildings. How is the new normal treating your family? For most, this is the first time since
- [5 Ways To Avoid Social Regrets When You Have ADHD — & Make The Most Of You Superpower](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-ways-to-avoid-social-regrets-when-you-have-adhd-make-the-most-of-you-superpower/) - An ADHD specialist (who also has ADHD!) shares her 5-step plan for avoiding 'ADHD hangovers'. Do you ever wish you could go back in time and fix what happened the day before during a social interaction? So much so, the next day you think about why someone would've said it, wonder if you should've responded differently,
- [5 Ways To Adapt When Your Child's ADHD Overwhelms You](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-ways-to-adapt-when-your-childs-adhd-overwhelms-you/) - What you feel is natural, but there are ways to mange it. Kids with ADHD can be tough. You love them with all your heart and yet, your child seems out of touch at times. They don’t operate with urgency to get important tasks done and when they do get into action, it’s messy, or
- [5 Tips To Crush The Holidays As The Parent Of An ADHD Child](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-tips-to-crush-the-holidays-as-the-parent-of-an-adhd-child/) - It's not easy for the kids either. Parents are always striving to make their kids' holidays memorable. But, it isn't always easy if your child struggles with an invisible disability like ADHD. You may experience being besieged by unwanted and unhelpful advice, which may leave you feeling alone. As you embark on this season of perpetual
- [5 Social Skills Kids Need To Practice Before They Head Back To School](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-social-skills-kids-need-to-practice-before-they-head-back-to-school/) - An early childhood ed expert share some tips for kids whom socializing doesn't always come easy. Your child looks down, eyes diverting from the bank teller and you impatiently think, “Come on, spit it out!” You witness what seems to be paralysis. She starts sentences then stops them, hesitates, and as the teller’s eyes divert from
- [5 Signs You're Raising A Little Bully — And How To Get Back On Track](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-signs-youre-raising-a-little-bully-and-how-to-get-back-on-track/) - No one ever thinks they are the parent of a bully. Unfortunately, it can happen to almost anyone. No child is perfect. Most parents have seen their child be mean to other kids. If you’re worried your child might be a bully, there are some subtle signs you should know. Maybe you’ve gotten a phone
- [5 Shame-Free Ways To Help Your Video Game-Loving Kid Embrace IRL Friendships, Too](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-shame-free-ways-to-help-your-video-game-loving-kid-embrace-irl-friendships-too/) - You want your kid to have a "normal" life, but normal looks different for everyone. If your child is constantly playing video games with virtual pals, rather than building friendships and making connections with other kids in real life, it can be concerning as a parent. You might even wonder if your child knows how
- [5 Painful Signs Your Child Is The Classroom Bully](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-painful-signs-your-child-is-the-classroom-bully/) - Wait, is that my child telling other people what to do? No child is perfect. Most parents, at some point, have seen their child be mean to other kids. But if you're worried that your son or daughter might be a bully at school because they seem to have a habit of putting others down,
- [3 Hurtful Things Parents Say When Their Kids Are Being Bullied](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/3-hurtful-things-parents-say-when-their-kids-ar-being-bullied/) - If you're a parent, you want to know what to do about bullying. School is back in-person (for many) and your child was placed — again — with "those" kids — the mean ones, the clique-y ones, the ones who dictate the terms of how the year will go. Kids know who they are and so
- [19 New Things To Try When You'd Rather Stay In Bed Than Make New Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/19-new-things-to-try-when-youd-rather-stay-in-bed-than-make-new-friends/) - Making friends as an adult is hard. Finding how and where to make friends as an adult is harder! Especially if you are anxious, have some social avoidance, and maybe have a history of feeling different left out, or rejected. Maybe you are trying to figure out how to broaden your social circles — after all,
- [13 Things The Most Popular People Do When They Want To Make New Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/13-things-the-most-popular-people-do-when-they-want-to-make-new-friends/) - Everyone feels awkward in social situations, sometimes — even the people who seem totally at-ease around other people. Socializing comes more naturally to some people, but almost everyone has to work to maintain their social skills. Maybe, for you, socializing is extra stressful. Is it social anxiety? Social avoidance? Social awkwardness? It doesn’t really matter how we
- [3 Steps To Helping Kids With ADHD Handle Rejection Sensitivity](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/3-steps-to-helping-kids-with-adhd-handle-rejection-sensitivity/) - What is rejection sensitivity? When your child disappears into their room, is prone to being "too sensitive," and often takes things to heart, it seems like it's not a big deal to you. Your child's intense reaction to any perceived rejection is overwhelming, and you watch your child spiral downwards. Something seemingly insignificant to you — like a
- [5 Easy Ways To Help Your Child Make Friends When They Have ADHD Or Behavioral Problems](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-easy-ways-to-help-your-child-make-friends-when-they-have-adhd-or-behavioral-problems/) - Yes, they can make friends! If your child has ADHD, you know how hard it can be for him to make friendships. Children who struggle with ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder — struggle to keep focused on everything from schoolwork to even meeting new friends. Behavioral issues like this are common, so how can you
- [Your Child Isn’t Defiant — His Skills Are Lagging](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/your-child-isnt-defiant-his-skills-are-lagging/) - “If he could, he would.” Children with ADHD don’t always have rude behavior — sometimes, they simply lack the executive function skills to keep up with confusing social norms and fast-paced conversations. Here’s how parents can reframe these social challenges and better bolster weak skills. You wouldn’t expect a child to hit a baseball before
- [Stop Taking Things So Personally](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/stop-taking-things-so-personally/) - It’s hard not to take things personally. When someone shouts at you on the road, you feel the sting of their anger. When scrolling through social media, you see a picture of a friend out with your other friends—and wonder why you were not invited. When you write a friend or relative to get together,
- [3 Ways To Teach Your Children Good Manners When They Embarrass You In Public](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/3-ways-to-teach-your-children-good-manners-when-they-embarrass-you-in-public/) - Every parent experiences some embarrassing moments when your child’s behavior shocks you and makes you feel the judgment of onlookers. Maybe you hear your child make a comment to a relative about their weight, or your child goes up to someone outside a coffee shop and tells the smoker, “You're going to die.” Perhaps your kid
- [The Art Of Not Losing It This Holiday Season: 7 Ways To Protect Your Peace When Everyone's Being Annoying](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/the-art-of-not-losing-it-this-holiday-season-7-ways-to-protect-your-peace-when-everyones-being-annoying/) - Holiday chaos doesn't have to take you down. The holidays are supposed to be a wonderful time where everyone comes together to share the joy of the holidays. Self-management skills keep your emotions in check during the holidays. With so many tempers high, self-management skills for speaking and interacting with one another may not be
- [10 Common Mistakes Parents Make When Talking To ADHD Teens About Friendships](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/10-common-mistakes-parents-make-when-talking-to-adhd-teens-about-friendships/) - High school is a fast-paced, shifting social landscape where old friends can drift away and social status takes on greater importance. This is also a time when many kids shift their primary friendship focus away from family and spend most of their social hours with a core group of friends. For kids who have trouble
- [How to Manage Play Dates and Other Social Outings When Your Child Has ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-manage-play-dates-and-other-social-outings-when-your-child-has-adhd/) - Having your child get together with other kids their age is an important part of socializing. But for parents of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, managing play dates and other outings can be challenging. How then, can social interactions be handled when an ADHD child interacts with non-ADHD children? Why might this be an issue at
- [I'm A Parenting Expert & Here Are The Tips I'm Giving Every Parent This School Year](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/im-a-parenting-expert-here-are-the-tips-im-giving-every-parent-this-school-year/) - This school year, it's time to color outside the lines. Not only did the last year mean huge restrictions for kids, but even before that, the increasing use of social media, extracurriculars, competitive schooling, and more means kids have felt the mounting pressure to do well and fit in. And we think this year, back-to-school
- [How to Make Friends: A People Skills Guide for Adults with ADHD w/ Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-make-friends-a-people-skills-guide-for-adults-with-adhd-w-maguire-m-ed-accg-pcc/) - In this hour-long webinar-on-demand from 3/25/20, learn the secret to making friends as an adult with ADHD, with Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Db1MssiG1Q
- [Making Friends as an Adult with ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/making-friends-as-an-adult-with-adhd/) - In today’s TADD talk, with Caroline Maguire discusses “Strategies For Mitigating Insecure Attachment In Couples With ADHD”. Enjoy! And if you enjoyed today’s TADD Talk, you’ll want to learn more about what Caroline has to offer. Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M.Ed., passionate personal coach, author, teacher, and speaker whose work has inspired important conversations about social
- [How to help when kids feel left out and say they have no friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-help-when-kids-feel-left-out-and-say-they-have-no-friends/) - This article first appeared on Your Tango and has been republished wirth permission. As a parent, one of the most difficult situations you can experience is when your child expresses loneliness or even tells you, "I don't have any friends." Learning how to deal with loneliness can be a struggle for anyone, but when it's your baby who says
- [How to Help Kids Learn Frienship Skills and Avoid Social Isolation with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-help-kids-learn-frienship-skills-and-avoid-social-isolation-with-caroline-maguire/) - This podcast will focus on helping kids to gain needed friendships skills so that they can make and maintain meaningful relationships now and in the future. It will also serve to identify problematic behavior that may be keeping your children from making and being accepted by friends. Caroline Maguire, author of Why Will No One
- [Navigating the Holidays, Social Spying, and Sensitive Kids with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/navigating-the-holidays-social-spying-and-sensitive-kids-with-caroline-maguire/) - ABOUT THIS EPISODE Today, we’re talking to author Caroline Maguire. Caroline is the author of “Why Will No One Play With Me?”, as well as a social skills and ADHD coach. She recently did a TEDx Talk about her social spy approach to improving our interpersonal skills. Caroline talks to us about being a social spy
- [My Socially Anxious Self: From a Tween to Today With Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/my-socially-anxious-self-from-a-tween-to-today-with-caroline-maguire/) - In today’s TADD talk, Caroline Maguire, discusses “My Socially Anxious Self: From a Tween to Today” Enjoy! And if you enjoyed today’s TADD Talk, you’ll want to learn more about what Caroline has to offer. Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC, earned her undergraduate degree at Trinity College and her Masters of Education and Early Childhood
- [No time for passive parenting: Show your kids how to stand up to bullies](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/no-time-for-passive-parenting-show-your-kids-how-to-stand-up-to-bullies/) - t’s September and the digital grapevine is abuzz trying to figure out who’s in which classroom this year. Parents all over the country have Google docs and white boards mapping class lists to try to figure out who is in our children’s classes—hoping they haven’t been assigned to a group, team, or classroom with “those”
- [Oops I Did It Again! How to Stop Saying The Wrong Thing at The Wrong Time](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/oops-i-did-it-again-how-to-stop-saying-the-wrong-thing-at-the-wrong-time/) - by Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC You made a comment and the minute it left your mouth you realized that what you said was cringy and made people uncomfortable, so now no one will look you in the eye and you wish you had a time machine and go back and fix it. As a
- [How Can I Read the Room When I Get so Overwhelmed?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-can-i-read-the-room-when-i-get-so-overwhelmed/) - Sensory overload can make social and workplace events draining and anxiety-provoking. People with ADHD may struggle to read the room – to understand the emotions and thoughts of the people present, and to respond in an appropriate way. When one or more of the five senses are triggered, the brain – alerted to more stimuli than it can process – sounds
- [Get organized with adult adhd](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/get-organized-with-adult-adhd/) - If you have ADHD, you know how tricky it can be to stay organized and on track. The challenge gets more intense when you’re trying to perform at work or raising a family. “Managing the details of diaper bags, sports equipment, relationships, work obligations, paying bills, oil changes, and functioning as an Uber driver to
- [Get off the roller coaster now!](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/get-off-the-roller-coaster-now/) - This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. If you need to flag this entry as abusive, send us an email. Get off the Feedback Roller Coaster Now! By Caroline Maguire, PCC, Med. Every day is an emotional roller coaster for our
- [From picking playmates to choosing activities, eight ways to give kids the social skills they need](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/from-picking-playmates-to-choosing-activities-eight-ways-to-give-kids-the-social-skills-they-need/) - PARENTS worry about how their child will fit in with others but now a new book, Why Will No One Play With Me?, by social skills expert Caroline Maguire, outlines ways to improve your child’s ability to mix with others. She says: “Helping your child have the skills to play better is a key component
- [Frienships & ADHD: Ghosting, Awkwardness and More with Social Skills Expert Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/frienships-adhd-ghosting-awkwardness-and-more-with-social-skills-expert-caroline-maguire/) - Ever feel like making friends is a puzzle you can't quite solve? You're not alone, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, we unpack the nuances of friendship with our guest Caroline Maguire. Caroline is a leader in social skills development and the author of the book, “Why Will No One Play With Me?”
- [Creating Likable Behaviors as an Adult With ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/creating-likable-behaviors-as-an-adult-with-adhd/) - We’ve got an excellent “TADD” Talk for you today! As part of ADHD Awareness Month and our special activities, ADDA has created TADD Talks, where we’ll be Talking about ADD every day the entire month of October! In today’s TADD talk, Caroline Maguire, M.ED, ACCG, PCC discusses “Creating Likable Behaviors as an Adult with ADHD” Enjoy! And if
- [Caroline Maguire on SEL for parents and families](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/caroline-maguire-on-sel-for-parents-and-families/) - In this episode… We talk about the great new offering we’ve been putting together that will help you bring SEL (Social Emotional Learning) into your EVERY day in simple, fun, impactful ways. Our #HowToSEL coaching subscription series will be launching soon, so stay tuned! In the meantime, hear about what’s in the works from the
- [Building social capital is critical for strong relationships, ADHD can get in the way](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/building-social-capital-is-critical-for-strong-relationships-adhd-can-get-in-the-way/) - A group of medical school friends nominated Sasha Hamdani to create a memory book for their pregnant classmate. Hamdani worked hard on the task for several weeks. She printed pictures, gathered mementos and listened to stories about their friend. The book — meant to be a group gift for their classmate’s baby shower — was
- [Back-to-school Social Skills with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/back-to-school-social-skills-with-caroline-maguire/) - Today, we’re talking to Caroline Maguire. Caroline is the author of “Why Will No One Play With Me?”, and an expert in ADHD, Executive Function, and Social Skills. In Today’s Episode, Caroline and I talk about the social challenges of COVID19. We discuss the need for small social interactions, the importance of clear communication when planning
- [Teaching Empathy To Children: 5 Tips From A Child Care Expert](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/teaching-empathy-to-children-5-tips-from-a-child-care-expert/) - The world as we know it is no longer the world as we knew it. What happened? It's been a blur, but we can all commiserate. Social distancing is making us exhausted and lonely. But who is hit the hardest? Our children. Sequestering in place has made even the most accommodating families struggle to express
- [Teaching Kids Forgiveness: 5 Ways To Demonstrate The Art Of Compassion](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/teaching-kids-forgiveness-5-ways-to-demonstrate-the-art-of-compassion/) - We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Connection is akin to love. It is one of the most vital and necessary elements of human existence. In fact, our happiness is reliant on the health of our relationships and
- [ADHD House Hacks That Are Executive Function Friendly (feat. Caroline Maguire's home!)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/adhd-house-hacks-that-are-executive-function-friendly-feat-caroline-maguires-home/) - Skylight Calendar can give you peace of mind and time to enjoy the things you love by organizing your busy household! Go to https://skylightcal.com/HOWTOADHD and use my code HOWTOADHD for 10% off! Thanks, Skylight for sponsoring today’s video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtpzqp_rwVw
- [ADHD and Social Skills: How to Improve Your Ability to Read Social Cues and Build Connections](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/adhd-and-social-skills-how-to-improve-your-ability-to-read-social-cues-and-build-connections/) - In this episode, Caroline Maguire, Author of “Why will no one play with me”? talks to us about how to read the room, how to really understand what's going on in social settings. Those of us with ADHD brain, that fast brain that can think of bazillion thoughts in seconds can get in trouble in
- [ADHD and Friends: Blurting, Oversharing, and Small Talk with Social Skills Expert, Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/adhd-and-friends-blurting-oversharing-and-small-talk-with-social-skills-expert-caroline-maguire/) - About This Episode Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ Here's the text formatted properly:No matter how much we learn about our ADHD, there is always somehow more to uncover. One of my personal ADHD blind spots has always been social skills; for some reason, I was convinced
- [The Season Of Pool Lounge Chair Turf Wars Is Upon Us](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/the-season-of-pool-lounge-chair-turf-wars-is-upon-us/) - I’ve seen my share of turf wars over the years, but on a recent trip, I experienced it on an entirely new level: I found myself in the middle of a kerfuffle when I unknowingly sat in someone else’s pool lounge chair. The woman had tucked her bag underneath the chair in question, out of my sight. Even though I
- [5 Ways To Maintain Your Child's Social Skills Right Now](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-ways-to-maintain-your-childs-social-skills-right-now/) - Due to COVID-19, government and medical professionals are urging us to stay physically distant and avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people. Although parents are being asked to promote physical distance outside of the family, helping children develop social skills is still possible. As busy people, we don't always make the time to connect
- [Unmasking in Friendship: Making Friends as Your Authenic self as an Adult wiht ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/unmasking-in-friendship-making-friends-as-your-authenic-self-as-an-adult-wiht-adhd/) - Today’s TADD Talk features Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M.Ed., exploring “Unmasking In Friendship: Making Friends as Your Authentic Self as an Adult With ADHD.” 💡 Liked what you heard? There’s plenty more where that came from – learn more about Carolines’s work here: Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M.Ed., is an award winning author, coach, teacher, and keynote
- [5 Things ADHD Adults Can Do To Connect Better](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/5-things-adhd-adults-can-do-to-connect-better/) - We’ve got an excellent “TADD” Talk for you today! As part of ADHD Awareness Month and our special activities, ADDA has created TADD Talks, where we’ll be Talking about ADD every day the entire month of October! In today’s TADD talk, Caroline Maguire, discusses “5 Things ADHD Adults Can Do to Connect Better” Enjoy! And if you enjoyed
- [Why Will No One Play With Me? with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/why-will-no-one-play-with-me-with-caroline-maguire/) - Another lovely conversation that was had before we experienced a global pandemic. The topic of social-emotional intelligence and social skills challenges is even more important today. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts or questions. Once you’ve listened, share your takeaways or ask questions in your dedicated FB podcast group. What We Talked About
- [4 Little Words to Solve Any Social Dilemma: Who is my Audience?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/4-little-words-to-solve-any-social-dilemma-who-is-my-audience/) - We’ve got an excellent “TADD” Talk for you today! As part of ADHD Awareness Month and our special activities, ADDA has created TADD Talks, where we’ll be Talking about ADD every day the entire month of October! In today’s TADD talk, Caroline Maguire discusses “4 Little Words To Solve Any Social Dilemma: Who Is My Audience?” Enjoy! And
- [Why Will No One Play With Me? Teaching Parents To Become Their Child's Social Skill Coach](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/why-will-no-one-play-with-me-teaching-parents-to-become-their-childs-social-skill-coach/) - We’ve got an excellent “TADD” Talk for you today! As part of ADHD Awareness Month and our special activities, ADDA has created TADD Talks, where we’ll be Talking about ADD every day the entire month of October! In today’s TADD talk, Caroline Maguire, discusses “Why Will No One Play With Me? Teaching Parents to Become Their Child’s Social
- [Why Will No One Play With Me?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/why-will-no-one-play-with-me/) - Discover insights on why no one will play with your child and explore effective strategies for building social skills in children Does your child have big emotional blow-ups in social situations? Are they a wallflower who doesn’t know how to make friends? Do they struggle to understand when it’s appropriate to interrupt, tell the truth,
- [Why Teaching Your Child Empathy Builds Their Social Skill](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/why-teaching-your-child-empathy-builds-their-social-skill/) - Empathy, or the ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes and express genuine concern and/or interest about their feelings or life circumstance, is a key factor behind general human decency. So says Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., a board-certified child, adult psychiatrist and thought leader who founded The Hallowell Centers in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco,
- [390: Coach Caroline answers the question: 'Why will no one play with me?'](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/390-coach-caroline-answers-the-question-why-will-no-one-play-with-me/) - ADHD Coach Caroline Maguire is back! She’s a coach, author, teacher, and speaker with a special focus in social skills supporting kids — and parents of kids — with ADHD. She’s just about to celebrate the release of her new book, Why Will No One Play with Me?: The Play Better Plan to Help Children of
- [368: reading between the lines with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/368-reading-between-the-lines-with-caroline-maguire/) - Do social situations exhaust you? Do you feel like your brain is working in overdrive to keep up with your environment? According to our guest this week, that’s a common refrain for those living with ADHD. Caroline Maguire is a coach, author, teacher, and speaker with a special focus in social skills supporting kids and
- [10 helpful phrases to say when your child struggles in social situations](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/10-helpful-phrases-to-say-when-your-child-struggles-in-social-situations/) - This story was originally published on October 1, 2019. It has been updated. Talking about social challenges is never easy. For most mamas, the dread of how to begin keeps us from having the conversation at all. Research shows that playing and interacting with others builds executive function skills, content knowledge, and creative thinking—all important skills that
- [“Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults” with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/friendship-skills-for-neurodivergent-adults-with-caroline-maguire/) - If you’ve ever given everything to a friendship and been left wondering what went wrong, Caroline Maguire has a gentle but clarifying answer: you probably gave too much, too soon, to someone who hadn’t yet earned it. That’s not a character flaw — it’s the ADHD brain doing what it does when it finally finds
- [Why Is Making Friends So Hard with ADHD? Social Skills & Communication Tips with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/why-is-making-friends-so-hard-with-adhd-social-skills-communication-tips-with-caroline-maguire/) - In this episode, we’re discussing important topics—social skills, friendships, and navigating communication as someone with ADHD. I’m joined by the amazing Caroline Maguire, an author, coach, TED Talk speaker, and founder of a revolutionary social emotional learning (SEL) method that helps neurodivergent individuals connect more authentically. Caroline’s insight is deeply rooted in both her personal
- [Why Does No One Like Me? Learn How To Read the Room to Create a More Positive Social Approach](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/why-does-no-one-like-me-learn-how-to-read-the-room-to-create-a-more-positive-social-approach/) - We’ve got an excellent “TADD” Talk for you today! As part of ADHD Awareness Month and our special activities, ADDA has created TADD Talks, where we’ll be Talking about ADD every day the entire month of October! In today’s TADD talk, Caroline Maguire, Med, PCC discusses “Why Does No One Like Me? Learn how to Read the Room
- [When your tween acts up on lockdown](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/when-your-tween-acts-up-on-lockdown/) - It’s hard to take away screen time right now. They already can’t see their friends. Here are ways to empathize but also call for respect. My stuck-at-home 11-year-old spends her off-school hours on the online game platform Roblox. As screen time goes, it’s a pretty safe, kid-friendly and creative option, since with parental controls I’m
- [Choose Love Book Club - "Why Will No One Play With Me?" with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/choose-love-book-club-why-will-no-one-play-with-me-with-caroline-maguire/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKhE89mw2_M
- [How to Get Along with Everyone](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-get-along-with-everyone/) - Social struggles are common when someone has ADHD, regardless of their age. Friendly chit-chat and banter do not come naturally for many people who have ADHD. Forcing conversations with coworkers, school peers, neighbors, and community members can leave them feeling awkward, rejected, and exhausted. What’s at the heart of this? Caroline Maguire introduces the deep-seated
- [How to deal with Rejection Sensitivity](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-deal-with-rejection-sensitivity/) - This is my most requested episode ever. Thanks to the support of my research team, creative team, professional consultants, and the fabulous Caroline Maguire, it's finally done :) Enjoy!!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jM3azhiOy5E&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemaguireauthor.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemaguireauthor.com&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg
- [How to Help Students with ADHD Gain Social Confidence (with Caroline Maguire)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/how-to-help-students-with-adhd-gain-social-confidence-with-caroline-maguire/) - Lack of practice, lagging maturity, fewer social models, and weak executive functions mean that children with ADHD often struggle with social skills. The good news is that, like any other skill, these skills can be taught and improved. Learn how to help students with ADHD adjust to in-person school in this hour-long webinar with Caroline
- [Helping Kids with Social Skills and Friendships: An Interview with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/helping-kids-with-social-skills-and-friendships-an-interview-with-caroline-maguire/) - Have you noticed social skills missing in your kids? Caroline Maguire, author of Why Will No One Play With Me?, joins me to discuss how to support your child and build them up through play. Here’s some of the areas we cover: The importance of play How to play with your kids in a role
- [Getting REAL About the Struggle To Make Friends When You Have ADHD](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/getting-real-about-the-struggle-to-make-friends-when-you-have-adhd/) - Hello, Brains! It's often difficult for a lot of us to make and maintain friends, so I wanted to open up about my experiences with friendships... and get Caroline's take on it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7SFuoNe2DI
- [Friendship Skills For Neurodivergent Adults Featuring Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/friendship-skills-for-neurodivergent-adults-featuring-caroline-maguire/) - Send us a text In this episode of the Men's ADHD Support Group webinar series, join Shane Thrapp and our amazing guest as we discuss the challenge of making friends as adults with ADHD. Featuring Caroline Maguire, author and friendship expert, the discussion covers why forming meaningful relationships can be difficult and provides practical, easy-to-use
- [Friendship, Confidence & ADHD: Expert Strategies with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/friendship-confidence-adhd-expert-strategies-with-caroline-maguire/) - Welcome to 16th episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission, presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness. In this episode, we’re joined by Caroline Maguire, leading ADHD coach, speaker, and author of the acclaimed book Why Will No One Play with Me?Caroline brings years of expertise in helping children with ADHD build social skills,
- [FOX Dallas- Fort Worth](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/fox-dallas-fort-worth/) - Whether your preschooler is shy, your elementary student doesn't have play dates, or your middle schooler feels left out... there are ways to turn it around. Personal coach, author, and teacher Caroline Maguire speaks with Steve Noviello. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7_3hHuw6tss&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemaguireauthor.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemaguireauthor.com&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg
- [Foster Friendships in Adulthood by Embracing Your ADHD (with Caroline Maguire, M.Ed.)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/foster-friendships-in-adulthood-by-embracing-your-adhd-with-caroline-maguire-m-ed/) - This clip is from Caroline Maguire, M.Ed.'s, ADDitude webinar: "An Adult’s Guide to Fostering Friendships with ADHD" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhNuegUuN00
- [Making Meaningful Connections with Social Spy Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/making-meaningful-connections-with-social-spy-caroline-maguire/) - Caroline Maguire is the author of the award-winning book Why Will No One Play with Me? and the brilliant mind behind the TEDx talk "Becoming a Social Spy: How to Read People Using Observational Learning." In this episode René and Caroline sit down to discuss the ins and outs of building confidence and developing the skills to
- [Five Words that Will Change Your Child’s Life—and Your Parenting—Forever](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/five-words-that-will-change-your-childs-life-and-your-parenting-forever/) - This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. If you need to flag this entry as abusive, send us an email. A client from long ago tells me that one of the most life-changing things I shared with her as I coached her
- [Effects of Socialization Issues on our Children](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/effects-of-socialization-issues-on-our-children/) - On today's episode, we had an interesting and informative conversation with Caroline Maguire (ADHD Coach and award-winning author of the book "Why will no one play with me") on "The social effect of ADHD on our children and its solutions". About the show: "LollieTasking with ADHD" is a podcast where Dr. Lola, a physician, and
- [Neurodivergent Friendships & Social Struggles](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/neurodivergent-friendships-social-struggles/) - 2026-01-24 Likes Download Share In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M.Ed. Caroline is an award-winning author and coach whose work inspires crucial conversations around social skills, friendship, and belonging—especially for neurodivergent adults. Patrick and Caroline discuss everything from unmasking and authentic connection to the real-life struggles and victories of forming
- [Coaching Your Child on Social Skills with Carolne Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/coaching-your-child-on-social-skills-with-carolne-maguire/) - We all know social skills are important. I mean...lets be honest, even many ADHD adults struggle to navigate the social world. So I invited Caroline Maguire to talk with me about coaching neurodivergent children on social skills.We drop a lot of great examples in this episode, as well as some very useful techniques for coaching
- [New Mobile And Web App Helps People With Attention Deficit Disorder Manage Daily Habits, Routines And Connect With Their ADHD Coaches](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/new-mobile-and-web-app-helps-people-with-attention-deficit-disorder-manage-daily-habits-routines-and-connect-with-their-adhd-coaches/) - Phoenix AZ, April 30, 2015 – According to industry research, 5% of adults in the US today have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a brain-based medical disorder that causes significant problems with work, school and family life. To directly address the challenges people with ADHD face in daily living, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, the world’s leading
- [Cataloging wins and Practice Positive Self-talk (with Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/cataloging-wins-and-practice-positive-self-talk-with-caroline-maguire-m-ed-accg-pcc/) - Register below for a webinar on DBT for adults with ADHD on Thursday, October 31, at 1pm ET. Sign up and receive the free webinar replay link as well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwDHDyhGQmQ
- [Caroline Maguire Helps Us Make Friends](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/caroline-maguire-helps-us-make-friends/) - Friendship. It’s a word that evokes warmth, nostalgia, and—if we’re honest—a twinge of confusion. Because once upon a time, it was effortless. A shared lunch, a game of tag, and suddenly, a best friend was born. But then, something happened. Adulthood. And with it came the slow realization that making and keeping friends isn’t just
- [Caroline Maguire "Why will no one play with me?"](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/caroline-maguire-why-will-no-one-play-with-me/) - There's nothing worse than having your child in pain and not knowing what to do about it. Caroline Maguire, a personal coach who works with children struggling with executive function weakness, can help, at least with all the social ills that plague almost every child at one time or another! The author of Why Will No
- [Oversharing & Underinvesting: The Social Traps That Snare ADHD Adults (with Caroline Maguire, M.Ed.)](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/oversharing-underinvesting-the-social-traps-that-snare-adhd-adults-with-caroline-maguire-m-ed/) - In this hour-long webinar with ADDitude, Caroline Maguire talks about the social traps and friendship foibles that impact adults with ADHD, whose inattention, impulsivity, or emotional dysregulation may strain connections with others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIBk2j0idWQ
- [Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/caroline-maguire/) - How can you tell if your child needs social skills coaching? If your child struggles to make new friends or is persistently left out, this video explains how and when to work collaboratively around friendships. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-rTvHgE9_Ys&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemaguireauthor.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemaguireauthor.com&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg
- [Building Friendships and Social Skills with Carolne Magire, PCC, M. Ed.](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/building-friendships-and-social-skills-with-carolne-magire-pcc-m-ed/) - Friendships are such a wonderful and special part of life. From memory making to going through the highs and lows with your peers makes life so much richer. As a child, learning social skills and how friendships fit is a huge learning curve as they go through their childhood and find their ‘people’. As a
- [Show Your Kids Healthy Communication](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/show-your-kids-healthy-communication/) - Communicating: How the holidays are a great opportunity to show your kids healthy communication skills. 0:19 Meet Caroline Maguire. She is an author and total communication badass. She talks about showing our children proper communication during this holiday season. Don’t wait to show your kiddos healthy communication skills. Have you thought about how you communicate?
- [ADHD, Lagging Executive Function Skills And The Social Hangover - steps to Ensure You Don't Feel Lonely or Isolated](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/adhd-lagging-executive-function-skills-and-the-social-hangover-steps-to-ensure-you-dont-feel-lonely-or-isolated/) - In today’s TADD talk, Caroline Maguire, discusses, “ADHD, Lagging Executive Function Skills and the Social Hangover – Steps to Ensure You Don’t Feel Lonely or Isolated“ Enjoy! And if you enjoyed today’s TADD Talk, you’ll want to learn more about what Caroline has to offer. Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC, holds a Master’s in Education
- [Teaching kids Social Skills with Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/teaching-kids-social-skills-with-caroline-maguire/) - Likes Download Share For years, my guest Caroline Maguire wondered why nobody in the industry was serving Wonderfully Wired kids by explicitly teaching them social skills. As a Wonderfully Wired person herself, Caroline thought it was "bonkers," that nobody was acknowledging how hard it was for these kids and teaching them the skills they
- [TEDx talks](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/tedx-talks/) - How to read people using observational learning. Caroline Maguire, M. Ed., is the founder of a revolutionary Social Emotional Learning methodology that breaks down the complexity of human connection into easy, actionable steps. https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=a7Dia1TwTuY&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemaguireauthor.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemaguireauthor.com&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY
- [The influence of ADHD on social skils | sorry, I missed this](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/the-influence-of-adhd-on-social-skils-sorry-i-missed-this/) - Social skills can be challenging for people with ADHD. Whether it’s trouble with executive function, or anxiety from past situations, socializing can come with a lot of emotions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z-3hfsmVVI
- [TruStory FM](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/trustory-fm/) - These emotions of fear and uncertainty are amplified for them, and figuring out how to talk about both the disease and the isolation as unique events is becoming more critical in helping them to understand why we are living the way we are right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PieCsTsLbbE
- [ADHD & Social Skills - How to read the room, increase your social radar | Guest Caroline Maguire](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/adhd-social-skills-how-to-read-the-room-increase-your-social-radar-guest-caroline-maguire/) - In this episode, Caroline Maguire, Author of “Why will no one play with me”? talks to us about how to read the room, how to really understand what's going on in social settings. Those of us with ADHD brain, that fast brain that can think of bazillion thoughts in seconds can get in trouble in
- [ADDitude Magazine](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/additude-magazine-3/) - In this hour-long ADDitude webinar from 8/23/22, Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., discusses how to help children and teens with ADHD develop key social skills. She introduces proven coaching strategies that parents and teachers can use to encourage open communication and positive social behaviors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ-E6IsKhEY
- [WoodlyndeSchool](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/woodlyndeschool/) - Presented by The Literacy Institute at Woodlynde School, this webinar by CHADD certified coach Caroline Maguire discusses tools to help teens feel connected, interpret social signals, and communicate their social and emotional needs. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5x1wqOl3OU&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemaguireauthor.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemaguireauthor.com&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ
- [10 Ways that Old Wisdom Makes New Sense, Boosting Kids’ Brainpower and Social Success](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/10-ways-that-old-wisdom-makes-new-sense-boosting-kids-brainpower-and-social-success/) - Holidays have a way of wrapping childhood in a nostalgic glow, but we all know that modern life for our children is more complicated, competitive, and crazed than it has ever been for kids. So much of their life is shaped by possibilities and pressures that didn’t even exist a generation ago. If you’ve felt
- [10 Emotional Learning Skills to Inspire Resilience in Your Kid](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/10-emotional-learning-skills-to-inspire-resilience-in-your-kid/) - Tired of hearing "kids are resilient"? If that's the case, why are so many still struggling with emotional fallout, post-pandemic? The resilience narrative For the past two-plus years, parents have watched helplessly as children of all ages struggled with mental health issues. Over and over again some folks would say simply "kids are resilient" when
- [The Dr. Sheryl Show](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/the-dr-sheryl-show/) - She is a passionate personal coach, author, teacher, and speaker whose work has inspired important conversations about social skills in elementary and middle schools across the U.S.
- [Episode 309: The Frienship Playbook: Building Connection on Your Own Terms](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/episode-309-the-frienship-playbook-building-connection-on-your-own-terms/) - "The playbooks we were given for the path to friendship just don't work for us. You are okay as you are, and there are people who will appreciate you for exactly how your brain works.
- [Ask the Expert: My child has no friends – what can I do to help?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/medias/ask-the-expert-my-child-has-no-friends-what-can-i-do-to-help/) - Many children struggle with friendship– helping them to develop skills in making friends is an area where parents have a key role

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- [Why Will No One Play with Me?](https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/books/why-will-no-one-play-with-me/) - Why Will No One Play with Me? is a practical guide for parents, educators, clinicians and adults to learn HOW TO overcome chronic social exclusion or disruption that targets specific social skills deficits. Why Will No One Play with Me? addresses the painful challenges that can affect anyone, anywhere. Social isolation is universal, it is a Human Problem. This book has changed many lives for the better! Winner of three prestigious awards: Winner, Parenting & Family, The 2020 Best Book Awards MOM'S CHOICE AWARD BookAuthority's BEST ADHD BOOKS OF ALL TIME! Consider the Play Better Webinar, 3-part series as a companion for even more actionable advice. Caroline Maguire, author of Why Will No One Play With Me? shares resources, courses and tools derived from her book and years of working with kids and adults.

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