8 Fun Activities to do with your kids as a Single Parent

8 Fun Activities to do with your kids as a Single Parent

Single parenting can be wrought with challenges. Time and money are often scarce. Guilt starts to cloud our judgement, feeling like we need to do extravagant things with our kids to keep them entertained. You do not have to take a flight to Disneyland when there are...
Social Skills Conclusion: Nonverbal Communication

Social Skills Conclusion: Nonverbal Communication

Navigating the ins and outs of nonverbal communication can be quite challenging for some young people. As friend groups change, teachers lay out somewhat confusing expectations, and children watch adults argue and resolve conflict, young people can easily get lost...
Social Skills Part III: Being a Good Sport

Social Skills Part III: Being a Good Sport

Athletic competition can sometimes bring out a certain side in kids that is rarely seen elsewhere: heightened adrenaline, the pressure to perform, and the nature of team camaraderie produce all sorts of conflicting emotions in children. You may have noticed your child...
Social Skills Part II: Dealing with Authority

Social Skills Part II: Dealing with Authority

Authority figures surround children: parents, teachers, coaches, and other adults interact with kids every day. The sooner a child can understand the need for authority, and how to appropriately interact with adults, the more capable they will be with navigating...
Social Skills Part I: Handling Peer Pressure and Bullies

Social Skills Part I: Handling Peer Pressure and Bullies

Children face an array of social issues at school and online. Bullying has gained significant attention recently, with stories of young children hurting themselves as a result of social media or in-school harassment becoming a weekly news topic. Peer pressure also...
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