Social Skills Blog For Parents, Adults & Educators
My goal is to provide thought-provoking, research based content and tips about social skills development.
Coaching social skills is like a relationship; it has its ups and downs. Under-developed relationship skills makes it hard to thrive. I write my social skills blogs to keep you inspired and growing.
Thanks for joining me on this journey!
Becoming A Social Spy: How to Understand Anyone
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 …
5 Social Skills for Kids That Are Wise to Practice Over the Summer
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 …
Managing Silence in Conversations
Is silence good for conversations? Most people think of silence as something that needs to be quickly covered up otherwise it will lead to awkwardness. …
Feeling Badly That You Can’t Read People at Work? Working On Social Communication Can Help
Yesterday still stings, huh? During an important meeting, you interjected a comment that wasn’t in line with your goals, nor with the persona you have …
Raising “Can Do” Kids – 11 Ways to Help When They Resist Trying
At some point, all kids will resist something. Whether the child is seven or seventeen, they may refuse to finish their math assignment, shovel the …
Social Challenge: Three Micro-Connections a Day
I am a mission… “No, not again!” I can hear some of you saying. LOL! Well, yes, I am and it’s a mission of connection. …