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Autism Awareness, Acceptance, & Appreciation

Nadine Briggs April 8, 2021 No Comments
This month, we’re going to spotlight and appreciate some of the young people we know who are on the spectrum by highlighting their talents and…
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“Oh my gosh!!! You are NOT going to believe what I got on VIDEO!” (Are You Listening? Like, Really Listening?)

Nadine Briggs March 31, 2021 No Comments
Listening, like really listening is what makes true friendship connections. Here are 4 tips on how to become a good listener and show others that…
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The Roadblock that Stops Friendship Before it Starts

Nadine Briggs March 25, 2021 No Comments
When new friendships begin to form, there is often a roadblock that gets in they way. Here are some tips to overcome the hardest part…
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Here’s what kids with ADHD aren’t saying – Coaching Instead of Consequences

Nadine Briggs March 23, 2021 No Comments
Kids with ADHD don’t wake up each day thinking of how to annoy everyone all day. Try coaching instead of consequences.
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5 Tips to Make Online Socializing More Meaningful

Nadine Briggs March 18, 2021 No Comments
Looking for ways to make video or zoom chats more meaningful? Check out these 5 simple (and fun) ways to add meaning to online social…
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Improve Resiliency and Optimism in Two Easy Steps

Nadine Briggs March 4, 2021 No Comments
The Simply Social Kids program coaches kids on social skills but also teaches them resiliency. This aspect of our program is an important point of…
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7 Parenting Tips to Improve Communication and Compliance

Nadine Briggs February 25, 2021 No Comments
Parenting during Covid has been so incredibly challenging. Kids are more disengaged socially and academically. Parents are trying to communicate with their kids with mixed…
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Small Talk and Sharing Interests

Nadine Briggs February 4, 2021 No Comments
Many kids don’t understand the value of small talk. They would rather not talk about things that are obvious because they don’t see the point.…
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Reading Social Cues

Nadine Briggs January 28, 2021 No Comments
Reading social cues can be tricky for many because of all the subtle ways that we express ourselves. We communicate with the words we choose,…
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Parents Asked Questions About ADHD – We Answered

Nadine Briggs January 25, 2021 3 Comments
Many thanks to everyone who attended our free online event, Let’s Chat About ADHD, on Tuesday evening. We had a great turnout with many thought-provoking…
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Overthinking Social Responses

Nadine Briggs January 21, 2021 No Comments
Most children and teens with social challenges also have issues with anxiety. The anxiety can lead to an overabundance of “what if…” thoughts. Kids who…
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Secret Sauce Ingredient Revealed

Nadine Briggs January 19, 2021 No Comments
Parents frequently ask me how I gets kids to share life details with me as a coach. Teens in particular can be closed off with…
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Kids Who Crave Control

Nadine Briggs January 14, 2021 No Comments
One of the most common issues that we hear from parents when they contact us for friendship coaching is that their child or teen tries…
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Was it Just a Snack Box or a Symbol of Normalcy?

Nadine Briggs January 14, 2021 No Comments
As this pandemic drags on, the memories of what is “normal” can begin to fade. For my (Nadine’s) personal mental health, I try to do…
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Negativity is a Toxic Beast: Embracing the Art of the Grudge Smudge

Nadine Briggs December 30, 2020 No Comments
Negativity is very toxic beast. Holding on to grudges can make you feel bitter and resentful. Over time, those feelings can begin to take up…
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When Caught Between “Blah” and “Meh”

Nadine Briggs December 18, 2020 No Comments
Even though we knew this was coming, it doesn’t make it any easier. The weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter and…
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friendship means thinking about the needs of others

“What am I supposed to do with this?!” – The Art of Gift Giving and Receiving”

Nadine Briggs December 3, 2020 No Comments
Gift giving and receiving is all about thinking of others or perspective taking. For kids who have social difficulty, this is especially hard for them.…
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