Why social skills are key to learning
Before they can learn academics, kids need to know how to behave in a group.
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Is My Child Too Social?
My daughter is a first-grader who is a very social child. Her teacher tells me that she is so worried or preoccupied with what everyone else is doing in class that she doesn't listen or pay attention to what she is supposed to be doing...
How Can I Help My Preschooler Be More Social?
My 3.5-year-old daughter is talkative, energetic, imaginative and inquisitive at home. However, when she is at preschool, a neighbor's house, a dance class, etc., she is quiet and withdrawn. She prefers to sit and watch or withdraws completely from other people. What can I...
My Child is Too Social
My fifth-grader is a natural social butterfly. This year, it has started to interfere with her work performance. At the beginning of the year, she was allowed to sit next to her friends. It wasn't long before the teacher had to move them. However, she...
How to help your child make (and keep) friends
Learn what to it takes for kids to be socially successful.
How to Support Your Unique, Quirky Child
Your child behaves differently from others - it's endearing, but is it OK? Put your mind at ease, and find ways to celebrate your child's unique nature.
Developmental Milestones: Age 3
Knowing what to expect as your child grows can reassure you that your child is on track with his peers or alert you to potential concerns. Below are some milestones to watch for your 3-year-old.
Are Boys and Girls Wired to Learn Differently?
Do boys and girls naturally differ when it comes to learning? Find out what the latest research tells us.
Developmental Milestones: Age 4
Knowing what to expect as your child grows can reassure you that your child is on track with his peers or alert you to potential concerns. Below are some milestones to watch for your 4-year-old.
Developmental Milestones: Age 5
Knowing what to expect as your child grows can reassure you that your child is on track with his peers or alert you to potential concerns. Below are some milestones to watch for your 5-year-old.
