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How Friendship Effects Well Being
Friends and social connections matter. Having meaningful, supportive friendships is a key factor in overall…
Being a Good Friend: Essential Friendship Skills for Children
Friendship is an important part of childhood and can have a significant impact on a…
10 Tips to Increase Self-Esteem
Self-esteem can take a hit among children & teens who have social challenges. What can…
How to Create Social Goals with Teens
Setting goals can help teens focus on what they want to achieve socially. Setting goals…
How to Shred Negativity
Ruminating on the bad things can lead to bitterness but choosing to focus on what…
Your Teen Needs Social Coaching but They Refuse – What to do?
What to do when you know your teen needs help making friends, but they refuse…
8 Signs That Your Child/Teen Needs Social Coaching
Has your child’s social life has been an area of concern for some time but…
Small Steps Lead to Big Progress
Kids can become “locked” by anxiety and an inability to connect with others. Here is…
Your Kids Can Achieve Social Success this Summer (With Your Help)!
Summer is upon us! This stretch of time, without the regular demands of school, can…
Why Telling Shy/Anxious Kids to “Speak Up” Doesn’t Work (and What Does)
If people can understand their anxiety, use proven strategies to manage anxiety, and increase the…
Friendship Needs Give and Take
Friendship has to have some give and take. Rigidly refusing to try someone else’s idea…
When Bluster Goes Badly
Blustering can happen when kids feel uncomfortable socially. These same kids can’t read social cues…
Journey Toward Better Self-Love this Valentine’s Day
How we love ourselves is another important way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Check out…
How We Purged Negative Thoughts During Covid
These strategies helped Megan to begin to overcome the negativity of her Covid experience.
7 Quick Tips for Socializing Over the Holiday Break
Consistent time with friends can deepen friendships. Plan time to socialize this holiday break with…
5 Fun Gift Ideas that Also Teach Social Skills
It’s holiday gift giving time! Here is our annual blog of our favorite games that…
Tips for How to Connect through Conversation
For the month of November, we are working with many of the kids/teens/young adults in…
Help Your Child Have a Fun Halloween: Tips on How to Host a Pre Halloween Party
Halloween should be a social holiday but what to do if your child doesn’t have…
6 Social Questions to Ask at Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences are quick meetings with the teacher. To optimize your time, here are…
5 Simple Steps to Improve Resiliency for You and Your Child
When children and teens face challenges, they might become overwhelmed and feel incapable of coping….