Social Skills Development - Strategies to Teach Social Skills

Learn practical strategies to help your child deal with transition and change.

Save money with your child's scrapbook. Scrapbooks can boost children's self esteem. You can save money with this otherwise expensive, high-end hobby. These money saving tips will help you decorate a smashing scrapbook that is high on self expression and low on price.

Readers share their know-how and stories of success and failure with social skills strategies.

Building a sense of family identity is an important step in building child self-esteem. Creating a family banner is a fun, creative activity that can build a child's awareness of family strengths and his contributions to family identity, both important building blocks toward self-esteem. Check out these photos of parents' family banners.

Beauty tips for teens by teens. Your self-care and beauty skills are social life essentials.

Do you dread holiday gatherings because of your child's behavioral challenges? Do you worry about clashes with other children, disapproval of relatives, and the safety of aunt Sally's collection of ceramic figurines? Worry not. Try these strategies to help you manage your child's behavior during holiday social situations.

A healthy sense of self-confidence will support your child's overall self-esteem. Developing an awareness of family values is one way to help your child develop self-confidence. Learn how to develop a set of family values to support your child's personal growth.

Children with learning disabilities, and those without disabilities, can benefit from a healthy sense of self-esteem. Developing a strong sense of family values can help your child, and the family as a group, become confident as individuals and a family group. Building self-esteem is an important social skill.

Self-esteem is important for any child, and it is especially important for children with learning disabilities. Learn tips to help your child begin to identify his strengths, understand his values, and explore his character. Recognizing these qualities is an important first step in developing and strengthening self-esteem.

This quick and easy game helps your child learn to recognize positive qualities in others and gives her the opportunity to hear positive things about herself from others. Giving and receiving compliments is important in developing self-esteem and respect for others.

The stress of dealing with a learning disability can take a toll on your child's self esteem and confidence. Developing personal goals is one way to help children with and without learning disabilities strengthen their self confidence. Use this easy method to help your child get started in planning personal goals.

All children need to know and practice safety measures on Halloween. Some children with learning disabilities may need extra attention in learning about safety. Learn more about Halloween safety and ways you can help your child have a spooky and safe Halloween.

Does your child with a learning disability seem drawn to kids that may not be the best choice for healthy friendships? This is common among children with learning disabilities, who are at-risk for being socially left out may need your help in choosing positive friends. Learn ways to help them choose wisely.

Is your child a homebody who would love to have more friends? If so, you may feel lost as to how to help develop those friendships. Explore ways to help your child make friends in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Does your child feel left out? Does he long to make friends but seem unable to do so? If so, he is not alone. Many children with learning disabilities need help making friends. Discover tips to help your identify his own interests and use them to connect with others.

If you live in an area where few organized outdoor activities are available for your child to enjoy, he may be missing out on opportunities to work on physical fitness and to make friends. Learn ways to create your own activities for your child and others.

Does your child hang back and avoid participating in activities? Does he seem afraid to take part or lack confidence? If so, try these quick tips to get him started.

Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with a learning disability? Before you choose a camp, learn what you need to know to make the best choices for your child and to ensure a memorable and safe camp experience.

Teach your child social skills and how to make friends with small, easy steps to friendship.

Children with Learning Disabilities may need help making friends. Discover tips to help your child develop the social skills he needs to be successful academically and socially.

Managing your child's behavior during Halloween activities may be a challenge. With forethought and planning, however, you can keep your child safer by managing impulsivity and other behavior problems.

You can make Halloween safer for your child by choosing the right costumes and taking extra safety measures. Learn more about Halloween safety and how you can keep your child safe with the right costumes.

Planning on taking your learning disabled child trick-or treating this year? If so, plan ahead to ensure safety. Learn more about Halloween safety and ways you can help your child have a spooky and safe time on the trick or treat route.

Does your child lie? Most parents worry if their children lie on occasion. For some children, lying is a constant area of concern at school and home. Learn some reasons why children lie.

Does your child lie? Most parents worry if their children lie on occasion. For some children, lying is a constant area of concern at school and home. Learn some reasons why children lie.

Learn why it is important to teach your learning disabled child assertiveness skills and find tips on how to teach them.

Find tips to help you deal with your child's tantrums and meltdowns.