I have very clear memories of being a young child tortured by my brother who tickled me unmercifully whenever he could. I can remember the sensations of helplessness and desperation, wanting to cry, scream, get away and him sitting on me, laughing while he tickled even harder. He was four years older and capable of […]
The Importance of Helping Kids Learn Social Skills
I recently came across some research that shows how important it is for kids to learn social skills. It stressed how significanct their social abilities – from kindergarten through high school – can be in relation to their successes later in life. Social skills, which also can be called social intelligence, involve abilities to interact […]
How to Help Kids Adjust to School
For many kids, the beginning of the school year is a time of excitement and anticipation for the many adventures they are going to experience: making new friends, learning about new teachers, finding one’s way around the halls, and figuring out how much homework they will have to deal with each night. For some kids, […]
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