Posts Tagged ‘Social Struggles’
Practical Ways to Support Your Child with Social Anxiety
At first, you may have thought your child was simply shy. With time, though, you began noticing certain warning signs that told a different story. You may have seen your child: Blush, be jittery, and seem nervous around other people, especially in group settings. Keep their head low and avoid eye contact or mumble and…
Read MoreWhen Your Teen Self-Isolates – 5 Ways to Help With Teen Social Anxiety
Socializing is a huge part of being a teenager. But what if your teen fears social situations, such as speaking in front of a group or being involved in any activity that makes them the center of attention? And worse even, what if that fear becomes so debilitating that they shy away from any and…
Read MoreDoes Your Child Have Asperger’s? 10 Signs to Look For
“His words were gushing out like a waterfall. I watched him pace back and forth in the room, recounting the statistics he had read in a book about baseball – his great passion. I knew a lot of people didn’t understand him. They often found his behavior annoying and odd. “All his life, he had…
Read MoreSocial Intelligence: Help Your Child Develop and Use Social Skills
One day, your 2nd grader comes home from school and declares that they will not be going back. All the kids in their class are just mean – they don’t want to share – and their best friend is now the most bossiest person on earth! You take a deep breath. Of course, you know…
Read MoreParents, When Schools Downplay Bullying Take These Steps
You leave the school building unexpectedly disgruntled. Everything that occurred in the past thirty minutes has completely crushed your confidence in those entrusted with keeping your child safe. How could this be? How could the school personnel downplay such a serious issue like bullying? As you sit a moment in your car, your mind replays…
Read MoreSocial Anxiety: Common Symptoms and Coping Strategies
We’ve all experienced moments of shyness. They can arise unexpectedly but don’t typically present as a serious obstacle to social interaction. According to the Social Anxiety Institute (SAI), shyness is classified as a “personality characteristic.” Social anxiety, on the other hand, is a disorder. The SAI characterizes this disorder as displaying “a significant amount of…
Read More7 Ways to Help Your Child Overcome Bullying
Has your child become the victim of a bully? – Immediate action is needed! Bullying is a wide-spread problem, and it’s not to be taken lightly. Your child is facing the difficult challenge of trying to maintain emotional balance under great pressure, and she cannot do this alone. How can you be supportive and help…
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