Positive self-esteem has proven to be a crucial component of childhood development. Children with a healthy sense of self-esteem tend to be more successful in school, more likely to reach personal goals, less likely to give into peer pressure, and better able to overcome problems they encounter. Overall, they are usually happier in life, which …
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Are you seeing some social skills “red flags” in your teens? Successfully helping your child navigate their teenager years is one of greatest challenges of being a parent. There are so many things to worry about. How are they doing in school? Is their social circle exerting a positive or negative influence? Are they creating …
Good social skills are crucial throughout life. The development of these skills begins early in life. The social skills children cultivate in elementary school play a key role in helping them succeed emotionally, socially, and even academically. As a parent, we know our children aren’t perfect, but it can be hard to admit that our …
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Is your child on pace, lagging a little or in danger? Below are a few red flags that indicate your preschooler may be struggling with social skills and need additional help. As children move from toddler to preschooler age, most seem to naturally develop social skills. They learn to play cooperatively with their peers, listen …
Is it time to seek professional help for your child’s social skill issues? Parenting isn’t easy. Being responsible for the care and upbringing of another person can be overwhelming at times. Are you making the right decisions? Do you think it is time to seek professional help for your child? Is your child growing into …
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How important are social skills when it comes to teaching your child? Our primary goal as parents is to ensure our kids become successful adults. Some of the skills to teach your kids are pretty evident, such as how to manage money, cook, clean, manage time wisely and take care of a home. Others, including …
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Less than 20 years ago MySpace was created. No one could have predicted how social media has influenced and changed our lives and culture. While some of these changes have been positive, such as making it easier to stay in contact with friends, sharing new ideas, and exposing societal issues, other changes aren’t as beneficial. …
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“No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” The words of John Donne are just as relevant today as when he wrote them almost 400 years ago. In our modern world, social media has diluted an individual’s view of personal connections. Research …
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Is social distancing becoming a bigger and bigger challenge for your children with each passing day? No doubt before the pandemic your kids were constantly going and interacting with friends either at school, extracurricular activities or just hanging out. So, it shouldn’t be too unexpected if they have some difficulty with social distancing. After all, …
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The coronavirus has created huge changes in everyone’s daily routine. Those changes can be a significant cause of anxiety in children of all ages and could also be causing social development issues. A new learning environment and the loss of their school friends may be a source of anxiety. Others might become fearful after hearing …
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