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Social Skills

Social Skills

Social skills

Attaboy! Encouraging Phrases That Build Confidence
Many parents act as if criticism, and pointing out what is wrong, will make children miraculously want to do what is right. However, people cannot improve unless they feel good enough about themselves to believe they are capable of improvement. Learn some encouraging words and phrases to build that confidence.

Curtains, Pancakes and Broom Hockey: 12 Ways to Build Self Esteem in Kids
Few things are as rewarding as seeing your child glow from the inside out. And it happens when children have a high self esteem: when they know themselves to be unconditionally accepted, when they feel both loved and lovable, and when they feel a sense of belonging and self worth. Here are twelve simple activities that have really made a difference in our family...

Give Your Child The Gift Of Confidence
To me the most precious gift you can bestow on your child, after loving and caring for them, is the gift of "confidence". A child with confidence turns into an adult with confidence and an adult with confidence can achieve anything they set their mind and heart to.

My Child Did What?
What do you do when your child's behavior falls short of your expectations?

Praise with Impact
There are three types of praise that have positive impact on children’s (as well as adults’) behaviour and self-esteem.

What To Do When Your Toddler Bites
It can incredibly upsetting and alarming you when your toddler bites. Not only are you shocked at your own child's behavior, but sometimes you will be dealing with another child's very angry parents too! Biting is dangerous and unacceptable, and you will have to meet the problem head-on and act quickly to prevent the problem getting worse. The following tips will give you some ideas of how to cope with your biting toddler:

Avoiding Toddler Tantrums
The terrible twos … even the most dignified parent has been left red-faced and wanting to be swallowed into the ground while their toddler is having a public meltdown. Here are a few easy ideas for avoiding toddler tantrums..

When Your Toddler Won't Share!
If you’re the parent of a toddler I’m sure at some point you have been embarrassed by the refusal of your toddler to share his toys, and if you haven’t - beware… it’s bound to crop up in the not too distant future.

Shyness and Showing Off
Kids’ shyness and showing off have one thing in common. They are both behaviours that bring them a great deal of attention ...

Social Skills and Problem Solving: A Coaching Method for Guiding Your Kids to Solve Problems Wisely
A different approach to teaching your kids to make wise decisions is to coach them with questions to ponder. Here are nine questions along with some do's and don't's for your presentation.

Help Your Child Manage Their Own Behavior
Children, like teens, like to feel personal power. Power is mostly the ability to influence some aspects of our lives by the choices we make. Giving a child a choice is the most powerful way to build personal power and self-esteem for your child’s lifetime. Children exert their personal power when they refuse to go to bed, or decide not to take a bath, or have temper tantrums. To help your child use their power in a positive way and to strengthen your child’s sense of competence, give them the power to make positive personal behavior choices...

Bullying – The Constitutional Solution
Isn’t it wonderful? The country has declared war on bullies! Schools all over the country are adopting anti-bullying policies and soon all children will be able to go to school without fear of bullies.

Top Ten Ways to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Having a high level of emotional intelligence in your children is the best way to ensure that they live a happy, successful, and responsible life as an adult. Here are ten ways to help your kids attain a high degree of emotional intelligence...

10 Things You Can Do To Help A Shy Child
There are a few points about shyness in children which will help you better understand the best approach in dealing with your child. You will need to identify the nature of your child's shyness. Children are shy in different ways for different reasons. Understanding the nature of your child's shyness will help you develop a program geared towards your child's specific needs. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Teach children the skills of optimism
Teach Children The Skills Of Optimism
Optimists do better academically, socially and enjoy better health than pessimists. Helping your child look on the bright side is a significant life skill to develop. When children think that can succeed they are more likely to give things a try. In other word, if they think THEY CAN, THEY WILL.

What Can We Do to Make Kids More Likeable?
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent or teacher more than the plaintive cry “nobody likes me" or ”I don’t have any friends.” We wish there were something we could do to insure the child will be, if not the most popular, at least included in the games on the playground. Actually, there is something we can do to increase their acceptance by the group and become more approachable to others.

Winning The Whining War
Each parent finds the whining annoying, but is unsure what to do about it. In each case, the parent and the child could be helped by the following guidelines...

Childhood Friendships
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary part of growing up. While some of our children will maintain these friendships into adulthood, many will not. Kids move away or they find other friends with more current interests and grow apart. Whatever form a childhood friendship is taking, know that these relationships are vital to your child’s well-being and growth as a human being....

 

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Forge A Relationship With Your Children
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Not a Morning Person? Tips to Make Your Mornings Easier and More Productive
Not a Morning Person? Tips to Make Your Mornings Easier and More Productive
Are mornings the hardest part of your day? Sometimes it's tough to get yourself going no matter how much sleep you've had. And if you need to get your family dressed, fed, and out the door with books, backpacks, and briefcases intact, it can often be a challenging and gruelling morning.

Six Ways To Make Time For You In Your Hectic Life
Six Ways To Make Time For You In Your Hectic Life
Do you push yourself to be all that you can be? In the midst of doing it all, do you remember to take time for yourself?

Dealing With Difficult People
If you're human, you're going to be dealing with difficult people from time to time - whatever your age. You'll find them at work, at home, at school, or even while out shopping. While you'll likely to solve a problem with a relative or friend differently than a stranger, there are also some universal ways of communicating effectively with difficult people. Teachers and parents can learn these techniques themselves, and start to teach them to kids, too.

Help Your Child Cope With Moving Away
If you must move a great distance, you can help your child adjust to the idea of moving and how to cope with their new life. Your goal will be to eliminate apprehension and fears and get your children excited about all the new opportunities that await them.

How To Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety
Sometimes children act as if they don't have a care in the world, and other times they may be overwhelmed with anxiety. Although children are not presented with the stresses of adulthood, they do feel anxiety in the same way. Solving these issues is not something to be taken lightly...

Helping Your Child Adjust To Divorce
Children are usually hit hard by divorce and may not be able to fully grasp the subject, blaming themselves. The helpful news is that you can do a lot to get your child through this tough time.

Frugal Family Entertainment - How to Have Low Cost Family Fun
In the first few months of the year, money can be tight for many families as they tighten the purse strings after the holidays. There are some great ideas for family activities which won't break the bank in the article below.

 

     

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