Discover Megan's inspiring journey as she overcomes sensory challenges and anxiety at a Carrie Underwood concert, finding strength and joy in the experience.
Rule policing can have long term social implications. Follow these tips to help kids understand the balance of following the rules without policing others.
Friendship is an important part of childhood and can have a significant impact on a child's overall well-being. Teaching children essential friendship skills can help them form positive and healthy…
Has your child’s social life has been an area of concern for some time but you’re not quite sure what he/she needs? Do you wonder why they don’t ask to…
If people can understand their anxiety, use proven strategies to manage anxiety, and increase the positive aspects of their lives in conjunction with reducing the negative elements, the words will…
Blustering can happen when kids feel uncomfortable socially. These same kids can’t read social cues and they send unintended negative messaging to potential friends.
For the month of November, we are working with many of the kids/teens/young adults in our groups on how to truly connect to other people through conversation. Holiday time provides…
Halloween should be a social holiday but what to do if your child doesn't have anyone to trick or treat with? Pre Halloween parties are a great way to set…
When children and teens face challenges, they might become overwhelmed and feel incapable of coping. Resilience helps to propel them forward when faced with hard times.
The academic performance of many kids was much lower during Covid than at any other time. We had more than one child or teen confess that they were failing one…
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 it happens is important for…
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 be of each other. At…
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 of another’s point of view.…
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 break down some key elements…
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 of friend “matchmaking”.
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 difference from other social skills…
Job Openings: Social Coaches and Social Coach Assistants Needed Our program is looking for qualified social coaches and social coach assistants for our in-person groups (Tyngsboro, MA).
Join us for a casual discussion about ADHD from a college senior who will share his journey from age 10 – 21. Nadine and Trent Briggs of Simply Social Kids…
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. Considering the view of others…
By Nadine Briggs The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connection with family and friends. For those who celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, it’s also a season of…
The new school year has arrived, and parents are eager to know how their kids are adjusting. The typical "How was your day?" often leads to vague answers that don’t…
Perfectionism can be likened to a hamster on a wheel, running tirelessly but never really getting anywhere. This relentless pursuit of flawlessness often leaves individuals feeling exhausted, frustrated, anxious, and…
Addressing the challenging and sometimes uncomfortable aspects of personal hygiene and social behavior are vital to helping kids/teens understand how they are presenting themselves to others.
Many social skills programs have a structure that can feel a bit like "friend school". Our approach is mostly in-the-moment coaching with a short (10 minutes or less) lesson.
Summer is coming and now is the time to make sure to share cell numbers or other contact information so teens can contact each other this summer. Check out our…
The topic of reading social cues is extensive, with numerous books dedicated to it. This video aims to provide fundamental tips to help you begin understanding social cues. We cover…
Many parents are curious about the effectiveness of our program, especially how coaching is delivered and its impact. This video provides a clear example, showcasing a child's experience with social…
Kids with social challenges crave attention from peers and try to be seen as interesting. This can lead some to stretch the truth and cause friendship issues.
Flexible thinking is not only essential for academic success but also plays a crucial role in building strong and healthy relationships, particularly with friends.
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…
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?"
The level of loneliness is at an alarming level for post high school young adults who struggle socially. Here are 10 tips to find friends for ages 18 and older.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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 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…
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…
Kids who have trouble making and keeping friends can go weeks and even months without socializing with anyone outside of school. Watch our video to learn how to make social…
Planning social time with others can be a daunting task for kids and teens. Our free Simply Social Kids planner is a great tool to make the task effortless.
Apps like Mindful Powers can help to create the mind muscles that kids need to be able to control impulses. Kids need that "pause" button in their brains so they…
Our intern had to move suddenly as he entered high school. He discusses how he tired to make friends, what didn't work and why, and what he eventually did to…
Discover effective strategies to support children with high-functioning autism (HFA), anxiety, ADHD, and OCD in navigating social interactions during play. Foster empathy, flexibility, and problem-solving skills. Promote effective communication and…
Loneliness is not merely an emotion; it has evolved into a pressing public health crisis that significantly impacts our mental and physical well-being.
Setting goals can help teens focus on what they want to achieve socially. Setting goals can help teens focus on what they want to achieve socially. Otherwise teens might flounder…
Ruminating on the bad things can lead to bitterness but choosing to focus on what is going well, can help build resiliency. Help your child choose resiliency.
Summer is upon us! This stretch of time, without the regular demands of school, can provide a great break but also a time when there can be less time with…
Parent teacher conferences are quick meetings with the teacher. To optimize your time, here are 6 questions you can ask to find out how your child is doing socially.
Simply Social Kids has been deep cleaned, an air filtering system is in place, plenty of hand sanitizer available, and we are ready for action. Join us beginning July 6th.…
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 general awesomeness. First up, meet…
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 you value their friendship.
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 results. Parents who are trying…
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. If it recently snowed, for…
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, but also the position of…
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 questions. Many people struggle with…
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 have an opportunity to socialize…
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 to control social interactions. They…
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 so much space that there…
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 COVID-19 is spreading while we…
By Donna Shea & Nadine Briggs We all know what a love triangle is (who hasn’t read a good romance book?) There are other types of triangles that human beings…
Perspective That Hits Like a Mack Truck By Nadine Briggs As some of you know, my 18 year old daughter, Megan, has Down syndrome and attends a residential school about…
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