Kids Connect Social Skills Training

Life long benefits of focusing on social and emotional skills

Researchers studied kindergarteners' behavior and followed up 19 years later. Here are the findings. Turns out, sharing really is caring.

A great morning, with 9 young clients starting our Kids Connect schoolreadiness group this morning. So much energy in the room ! And so much fun. Here's an article with some really good ideas and further links focusing on some of the skills we'll be working on over the next two weeks.

Possible Social Skills Concerns for Children Social Skills Concerns for Children with Developmental, Learning & Sensory Processing Challenges. Includes Strategies and resources that are aimed at promoting a child’s cooperation, flexibility, self-regulation, confidence, self-esteem, and ability to communicate feelings and emotions.

"Learning how to form successful peer relationships is a critical skill for kids, and one that they will be using—and refining—all their lives."

Kids Who Need a Little Help to Make Friends Learning how to form successful peer relationships is a critical skill for kids, and one that they will be using—and refining—all their lives.

Some good ideas here.....although understanding idioms is not something we think are "core" skills like listening and taking turns

12 Activities to help your child with social skills Reading and understanding social cues don't come easy for children with special needs. Here are 12 activities that you can do with your child to help.

Parents play a key role in teaching children about healthy friendships and supporting them through the inevitable pain of toxic ones. Ideas for the "frenemy" problems.

Helping Girls Cope with Bullying and Frenemies What to do when friendship is used as a weapon

What to do when a playdate goes wrong You’ve taken the time to set up a playdate. You found a potential friend, you invited them to play at your house or at a playground and things are going really well. Then, something unexpected happens. Maybe it’s an argument, yelling, or even hitting (eek!!). What do you do?

You can help your child learn these 5 key social rules

5 Unwritten Social Rules Learn about social rules and expectations for children with a learning or attention issue, such as ADHD. Practicing social skills can be beneficial for your child with social difficulties.

Help your child learn personal space

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Four steps to joining into play

When Your Child Interrupts An expert shares four steps you can practice to help your child learn how and when to pipe up.

Some great advice for the start of the school holidays

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