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As kids grow and are in late elementary school at about age 10, you might find that they begin to lose friendships. The reason why…
For both the teen and their parents, we have found that the more they understand the “why” behind their actions, the more understanding they will…
Holidays that are not kid-oriented present a great opportunity to practice perspective taking skills. Kids who have social difficulty often have a hard time thinking…
Bullying is a difficult subject to talk about and can be a real challenge for parents trying to figure out what they can/should do. Let’s…
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…
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…
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…
Kids with ADHD don’t wake up each day thinking of how to annoy everyone all day. Try coaching instead of consequences.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…