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Do I Need to Teach My Kid How to Make A Friend? I Never Needed That Kind of Support, Why Does He?

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Do I Need to Teach My Kid How to Make A Friend? I Never Needed That Kind of Support, Why Does He?

Some kids learn social behaviors and just fit in and get along with others. And other children really struggle. And here is the paradox if a child does not play well with others then they are invited to play less and then they do not get the crucial opportunity to practice their social skills.

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My Child Can’t Make Friends & Keep Them - What is Wrong With Her?

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My Child Can’t Make Friends & Keep Them - What is Wrong With Her?

If They Could, They Would. Children with social skills weaknesses need help learning those basic skills to participate socially so they aren’t doing something wrong and getting pulled off to the bench.

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Should I Ban My Teen From Seeing “Bad” Friends?

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Should I Ban My Teen From Seeing “Bad” Friends?

Q: “My teenager is having a rocky time with friendships. Lately, she is choosing questionable friends. These ‘friends’ are not treating her well, and, because of their influence, she seems to be heading in a troubling direction. I don’t like these kids, and I am worried. Do I ban the friendships?”

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Birthday Parties, the Cafeteria, and Other Social Obstacles

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Birthday Parties, the Cafeteria, and Other Social Obstacles

You don’t need to helicopter to help your middle-schooler make friends in fact, too much interference can do more harm than good. Follow these strategies to boost your tween’s confidence.