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 […]
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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
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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.
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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.
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
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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
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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
