Blogs for Parents, Adults & Educators On Friendship, Navigating Social Situations & "Social Spy" by Caroline Maguire, M.Ed.

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!

Two women having coffee in an article by caroline maguire on women with adhd and friendship

Why So Many Women With ADHD Feel Successful At Work But Lost When It Comes To Making Friends

There is a particular kind of loneliness I hear frequently from women who were diagnosed with ADHD later in life. These are smart, capable, deeply ...
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Anxious woman in an article on post event processing by caroline maguire

Post-Event Processing: Why Your Brain Replays Social Moments (and What to Actually Do About It)

You get home. Maybe you’re still in the car, pulling out of the parking lot. And then, out of nowhere… It starts. Did I talk ...
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Anxious Overcorrection & ADHD: Why You Feel the Urge To “Fix It” Immediately

Have you ever left a conversation and felt a spike of panic? You replay what you said. You analyze their tone. You notice a delayed ...
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12 Tips to Manage Your Emotions & Communicate Better This Holiday Season

As we approach the end of the holiday season, everyone has a list of expectations about how the last few get-togethers will go. “Last year ...
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Beyond Ghosting: ADHD, Soft Fades & The Pain Of Ambiguous Social Cues

Have you ever noticed a friend slowly drift out of your life? Not with a dramatic fight or a clear breakup conversation. This is more ...
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Woman sitting on the steps looking worried in an article by caroline maguire on how to ease anxiety when socializing

How To Ease Your Anxiety When You Have To Interact With New People

Interacting with new people can be a source of anxiety and stress for many people. Whether it’s attending a social event, starting a new job, ...
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