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Helping Young Children Develop Social Skills During the Pandemic

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Molly Breen This time of teaching and learning in the pandemic is, no doubt, historic and unprecedented in our lifetimes. We cannot possibly predict all the long-term effects—good and bad—that this experience will have on our lives. And in … Continue reading →

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Un-Cliqueing the Preschool Clique

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Free Spirit Publishing

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 Free Spirit Author

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 Free Spirit Author

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 Free Spirit Author

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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