Tag Archives: kid’s social skills

Un-Cliqueing the Preschool Clique

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

By Molly Breen Say the word clique, and it generally conjures a not-so-favorable image of “mean girls” (or boys, or kids) in the throes of middle school identity woes. It may surprise you to know that clique power dynamics emerge … Continue reading →

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Helping Children Develop Social Skills Through Play

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

By Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., author of the Learning About Me & You, Learning to Get Along®, and Being the Best Me!® series Play can take on myriad of forms depending on the developmental maturity and personality of the child, the … Continue reading →

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Helping Kids Resolve Friendship Conflicts

Posted on June 8, 2017 by

By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends A best friend is one of life’s greatest joys. Having somebody to hang out, talk over problems, play video games, or compete on the sports … Continue reading →

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9 Ways to Boost Inclusiveness and Help Marginalized Kids Fit In

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

By Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of  End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy: The Proven 6Rs of Bullying Prevention That Create Inclusive, Safe, and Caring Schools “I don’t know why I bother,” the student told me. “Nobody at this school cares about … Continue reading →

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Using Poetry to Teach Social-Emotional Skills

Posted on September 27, 2016 by

By Judy Lalli, M.S., author of I Like Being Me After my father was a victim of a stroke in his late 80s, he could still recite poems he had learned as a child—some of them in a second language! … Continue reading →

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