When your child is growing, exploring and navigating the social world at school, but then comes home and has no idea how to translate these skills, it can be frustrating.
In this episode, we have some tips for bridging that gap between social skill building at school or therapy, and at home.
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Your child knows how to put on their shoes. Your middle schooler has completed homework before. Your teenager definitely understands that assignments have deadlines. So when they refuse, forget, argue, shut down, or wait until the last possible minute, it can feel intentional and frustrating. They can do it, so why aren’t they doing it?
Parenting is a beautiful, messy journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless learning opportunities for both you and your child. One of the most important skills children develop in early childhood is the ability to manage their emotions, also known as self-regulation. But before kids can self-regulate on their own, they first learn how through co-regulation. That’s where parents come in. Regulation skills are preventive tools that reduce the risk of mental health and behavioral issues and behavioral issues and increase social relationships and resilience.
As parents, we all want our kids to have good friends, feel confident in social situations, and navigate the world with ease. But what happens when social interactions don’t come naturally? If your child struggles with making friends, reading social cues, or engaging in conversations, you may be wondering: Is this just a phase, or should I be worried?
Today Dr. Cory is joined by Kaliq Alexander from the Rainbow Collective for Change. They discuss the Rainbow Collective’s mission and how you can help your child to recognize the diversity in the world.