Tag Archives: kid’s social skills

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  The 6Rs of Bullying Prevention: Best Proven Practices to Combat Cruelty and Build Respect “I don’t know why I bother,” the student told me. “Nobody at this school cares about me. Do you know … 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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How to Help Kids Stay Connected with Peers (Not Electronics!) in the Summer

Posted on June 23, 2016 by

By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends Most kids look forward to summer vacation. After all, they’ve been working all year, and they’re ready for a break from getting up early, doing … Continue reading →

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Start ’em Young: Preventing Bullying in Preschool

Posted on April 14, 2016 by

By Allison Wedell Schumacher When you were dreaming of being a parent, chances are your dreams didn’t include a call from your child’s school telling you that he or she was bullying a classmate. No parent wants to think their … Continue reading →

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