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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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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