Expert Advice

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Social ProgressFind out what to do when your child is academically proficient but socially and emotionally deficient.
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Moving AheadWhen a child is ready to progress academically, she may not necessarily be as emotionally well-developed as her peers.
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Son Witnessed Attempted SuicideAn expert advises the parents of a teen who is troubled after witnessing an attempted suicide.
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Lonely or Just a Loner?Just because a child is a loner doesn't mean a teacher should try to force him to socialize.
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Helping a Sensitive ChildMost young children are sensitive and worry about making friends, but when these feelings become a problem you can help.
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BossinessBossiness can keep a child from making friends.
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Nobody Likes MeYou can help your child make friends.
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Gifted, but Doesn't Want to Skip a GradeA gifted child should be encouraged to work at his level, as well as to spend class time with age mates for social development.
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Grown Up Too SoonWhen a younger child is determined to prove she's as "grown up" as her older sibling, parental intervention may be required.
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Explaining Sex to 8 Year OldAn expert praises a mother for discussing sex with her 8-year-old son when the time was right.
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Too Much AttachmentShould you be concerned if your child is too attached to a classmate?
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Pubescent PrioritiesIt's typical for a 13-year-old girl to become interested only in boys, herself, and her friends. You can help keep her on track.
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Best Friend, or Worst?Is your child's best friend a negative influence?
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SocializationContact with adults is great, but kids really need to spend time with children their own age, as well.
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Negative Self-TalkNegative self-talk is a problem at any age.
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Gifted Son Never Seems HappyMany gifted children seem to have a heightened sensitivity, and can be stressed even by positive experiences.
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Pre-teen ImmaturityIn order to help an immature middle-schooler catch up with her peers, more social involvement can be the key.
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Assembly ProgramsLearn how to find assembly programs that address social skills, for your child's elementary school.
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Curing Low Self-EsteemThe best way to help a child with low self-esteem is to get him involved in social activities.
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Gifted Homeschooler Needs FriendsThis phase passes as a child matures and is accepted into a wider age-range group. Meantime, keep trying to bring new friends into her life.

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