Posts Tagged ‘Socialization’
Social Exclusion: What to do when a child says "I never want to play with [Friend] again!"
The new school year is now well underway; my daughter moved up to a new preschool class this year and we certainly seeing some changes. She’s in with the fours, fives, and some sixes now and relational aggression is rearing its ugly head. Almost every day we’re hearing some version of “[Friend] said she didn’t…
Read Full PostIs your child’s school separation anxiety a real problem – or not?
School’s in! How’s it going for you and your child? On the first day of school, did your child give you a sweet hug and run off cheerfully to play with their friends? Or were they stuck to you like a limpet, screaming “Don’t go! Don’t go!” as you tried to extricate yourself, highly ambivalent…
Read Full PostAn age-by-age guide to teaching your child to share
Key Takeaways Most children develop sharing abilities around 3.5-4 years old, not at 1-2 years as many parents expect. Use “taking turns” instead of “sharing” and model sharing behavior yourself rather than forcing children to give up toys. Children under 3 lack understanding of others’ perspectives and time concepts, making sharing difficult developmentally. Forcing sharing…
Read Full PostWhy isn’t my child grateful?
Ever been in any of these scenarios? “I took my children on a fantastic vacation to Disney World. My youngest ate it up but my five-year-old pouted the whole time. The lines were too long; the weather was too hot; the food sucked. Why can’t he appreciate the sacrifices we make for him? It’s…
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