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Does Homeschooling Impact Social Skills?Advice from a homeschooling expert on Will homeschooling effect my child's social skills?
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A Shy ChildLearn how to help a child become more outgoing.Kids
Children and GuiltChildren lack the appropriate skills for coping with guilt. They often begin to act out when they feel they've caused some harm to befall a parent, .Kids
Daughter Wants a Best FriendChildren can get upset when they don't have a "best" friend. You can help.Kids
Daughter Has No Close FriendsIf a child is physically attractive, makes excellent grades, and is liked by her peers, does it matter that she has no close friends, or any one special friend?Kids
When a Child Loses Her Best FriendCounseling may be called for when a child shows signs of serious distress over losing a friend.Kids
When a Friendship EndsChildren may be very upset when a friendship ends.Kids
Affectionate Five-Year-OldA mother worries that her five-year-old's displays of affection toward his friends are inappropriate.Kids
When a Child Loses a Parent to CancerAdolescents are especially at risk when they have experienced the loss of someone dear to them.Kids
Seventh-Grader Is Being HarassedSchool peer-mediation programs are helpful in cases like this. A child can ask for a mediation with the student most responsible for the harassment.Kids
Playing Catch-UpSwitching school mid-year can cause academic difficulty.Kids
Feeling Left OutMaking friends away from school may be a good way to keep a child from feeling left out.Kids
Gifted Child Becoming WithdrawnIt is not unusual for an older boy to begin to become more selective about extracurricular activities.Kids
Friendships for Fifth GraderSome children don't need to have intense, close friendships to be happy.Kids
Domineering FriendsFind out what to do when the boy next door steals your child's friends excludes him from the group.Kids
Parent Disapproves of Daughter's New FriendsIt's a big mistake when parents put down their children's friends.Kids
Son Is Unhappy at New SchoolWhen school is hurting a child's self-esteem, it's time to look for outside activities or groups he could join.Kids
Adult Harasses Middle-SchoolerWhen harassment verges on physical assault, it is time to take action.Kids
The Cognitive Abilities TestLearn about the Cognitive Abilities Test.Kids
Is There One Size of Cafeteria Table That's Best?The shape and size of tables make no difference if children aren't taught manners and respect for one another.
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