Q: “My daughter seems to be sad and anxious. She is missing the bus on purpose, claiming to be ill and even asking to be homeschooled. I think she may be hiding from friends. But when I ask her she says she is fine. What do I do?” A: I have heard this from many […]
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How Can I Help My Shy Child Make New Friends? My child says it is too hard to play with new kids. Aren’t we supposed to step outside our comfort zone? The first thing I suggest is to ask your child what makes this hard? Why does she avoid trying new things and joining in?
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Some kids learn easily how to navigate any social event and other kids do not. As a parent, you are her original teacher and you are with her day in and day out, so you can help her practice her social skills in daily life. Consider the opportunities in daily life such as standing on
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