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Navigating Friendships through the Phases

Nadine Briggs April 7, 2024 No Comments

Much like the moon momentarily obscuring the sun, friendships go through phases of light and shadow, growth and retreat. Let's embark on a journey through these phases, drawing parallels between…

Ask Kids “Why Am I Feeling Uncomfortable Right Now?” A Quick Tip to Teach Kids to Read Social Cues

Nadine Briggs April 3, 2024 No Comments

During play, if it seems like the dynamics could turn unfriendly, unfair, or unsafe, we prompt them with questions like "Why do I feel uncomfortable right now?"

“Why don’t they care about me?!”

Nadine Briggs March 19, 2024 No Comments

Kids with social challenges do not understand what friendship is at its core. Once they learn that friendship is reciprocal, they can begin to modify the way they interact and…

Dear Parents, I Get it. Here’s my story.

Nadine Briggs March 12, 2024 No Comments

I began social skills coaching for very personal reasons. Here's my story.

What Should You Bring to Social Situations?

Nadine Briggs March 5, 2024 No Comments

Preparing for social events ahead of time can help to ease social anxiety. Here are some tips for how to bring your "social self" to social interactions and to avoid…

Nothing Changes When Nothing Changes

Nadine Briggs February 26, 2024 No Comments

If someone yearning for friends but has not had success, then something needs to change. Trying to make friends with support could be just what they need.

When Kids Misread Social Situations

Nadine Briggs February 26, 2024 No Comments

Kids who have social difficulties misread events that occur. This causes issues when it comes to making and keeping friends.

Why Teens Need Other Teens

Nadine Briggs February 15, 2024 No Comments

Kids with social challenges do not understand what friendship is at its core. Once they learn that friendship is reciprocal, they can begin to modify the way they interact and…

How to Tell if Someone Wants to Hang Out with You

Nadine Briggs February 15, 2024 No Comments

Kids with social challenges do not understand what friendship is at its core. Once they learn that friendship is reciprocal, they can begin to modify the way they interact and…

When a Bonk is Just a Bonk (and not an evil plan to destroy you…) New Video

Nadine Briggs February 15, 2024 No Comments

When kids bonk their head or get hurt in some way, they tend to look around immediately for a scapegoat to blame. Check out our strategy to help kids to…

A Fundamental Aspect of Friendship that Most Kids Don’t Understand

Nadine Briggs January 27, 2024 No Comments

Kids with social challenges do not understand what friendship is at its core. Once they learn that friendship is reciprocal, they can begin to modify the way they interact and…

How to Achieve the Happiness Balance

Nadine Briggs January 26, 2024 No Comments

Adopting a mindset shift, as outlined in the video below, plays a crucial role in building resilience and fostering a more optimistic perspective.

Coping

Navigating Friendships through the Phases

Ask Kids “Why Am I Feeling Uncomfortable Right Now?” A Quick Tip to Teach Kids to Read Social Cues

“Why don’t they care about me?!”

Dear Parents, I Get it. Here’s my story.

What Should You Bring to Social Situations?

Nothing Changes When Nothing Changes

When Kids Misread Social Situations

Why Teens Need Other Teens

How to Tell if Someone Wants to Hang Out with You

When a Bonk is Just a Bonk (and not an evil plan to destroy you…) New Video

A Fundamental Aspect of Friendship that Most Kids Don’t Understand

How to Achieve the Happiness Balance

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