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#social-skills

Parenting

Help! I Thought My Son Had Found a Close Friend. Then the Kid's Mom Betrayed Us.

Parenting

Dear Abby: I'm afraid this celebrity now thinks I'm a jerk. Should I try to smooth things over?

fromScary Mommy

1 week ago

Parenting

No, Really, You Don't Have To Play With Your Kid At The Playground

fromSlate Magazine

Help! I Thought My Son Had Found a Close Friend. Then the Kid's Mom Betrayed Us.

Helping children navigate feelings of exclusion can promote resilience and emotional growth.

Parenting

Dear Abby: I'm afraid this celebrity now thinks I'm a jerk. Should I try to smooth things over?

more#parenting

fromApartment Therapy

1 week ago

The Color You Should Paint Your Living Room, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Astrologers suggest that particular colors may have an indirect influence on your mood, impacting how you present yourself socially and enhancing your overall demeanor.

Mindfulness

#child-development

2 weeks ago

Relationships

Raising Socially Confident Children

Mindfulness

How Much Is Too Much Screen Time for Children Below Age 5?

Parenting

When Your Kid Is Not Invited to the Party

Parenting

Helping Your Shy Child Connect With Others

Opinion: Play might be what we need to fix democracy a lesson from our kids

Children's play after crises is essential to their survival and healing, demonstrating resilience through social engagement and creativity.

Mental health

Being shouted at by parents can alter child's brain, experts tell UK MPs

Verbal abuse from parents harms children's mental health and social interactions.

Children internalize negative words, impacting their self-perception and mental well-being.

2 weeks ago

Relationships

Raising Socially Confident Children

Mindfulness

How Much Is Too Much Screen Time for Children Below Age 5?

Parenting

When Your Kid Is Not Invited to the Party

Parenting

Helping Your Shy Child Connect With Others

Parenting

Opinion: Play might be what we need to fix democracy a lesson from our kids

Mental health

Being shouted at by parents can alter child's brain, experts tell UK MPs

Verbal abuse from parents harms children's mental health and social interactions.

Children internalize negative words, impacting their self-perception and mental well-being.

more#child-development

Miss Manners: I think this novelist owes me an apology

Understanding the balance between praise and critique is essential in conversations about creative works.

Relationships

fromBustle

These 3 Zodiac Signs Write The Best Dating App Profiles

Certain zodiac signs excel in creating effective dating profiles that attract attention and facilitate connections.

#ai-companions

Digital life

5 ways teens are using AI companions, from flirting to serious advice

fromwww.npr.org

Digital life

Most teens have used AI to flirt and chat but still prefer human interaction

fromThe Atlantic

Digital life

AI Will Never Be Your Kid's 'Friend'

fromHackernoon

Artificial intelligence

Addicted to Your AI? New Research Warns of 'Social Reward Hacking' | HackerNoon

Digital life

5 ways teens are using AI companions, from flirting to serious advice

fromwww.npr.org

Digital life

Most teens have used AI to flirt and chat but still prefer human interaction

fromThe Atlantic

Digital life

AI Will Never Be Your Kid's 'Friend'

fromHackernoon

Artificial intelligence

Addicted to Your AI? New Research Warns of 'Social Reward Hacking' | HackerNoon

Social media marketing

The results are in from BI's 'Gen Z stare' reader survey - here's what people said

Social media marketing

Beware the 'Gen Z stare'! Why young people are refusing to greet you

fromBustle

Social media marketing

Sorry, Millennials, You're Guilty Of The "Gen Z Stare" Too

Relationships

Psychologists and generational experts say there's more to the 'Gen Z Stare' than meets the eye

Social media marketing

The results are in from BI's 'Gen Z stare' reader survey - here's what people said

Social media marketing

Beware the 'Gen Z stare'! Why young people are refusing to greet you

fromBustle

Social media marketing

Sorry, Millennials, You're Guilty Of The "Gen Z Stare" Too

Relationships

Psychologists and generational experts say there's more to the 'Gen Z Stare' than meets the eye

more#gen-z

One of my friends at school has turned toxic. How do I discuss it with her? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

It's never too early to learn that while it's good to think compassionately about what's happening to others, ultimately they own their behaviour and you own yours.

Relationships

Will AI-Powered Toys Rewire Childhood?

Mattel will introduce AI-powered toys by Christmas 2025, impacting early childhood development and raising concerns over social skill decline.

Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In

Children increasingly face challenges in connecting with peers due to deficits in nonverbal language skills.

How to Encourage Summertime Learning

Summer breaks are essential for students to recharge from the pressures of academic life, reducing educational stress and providing opportunities for creative summer fun.

Education

7 Graceful Ways to Say No to a Drink-Without Being Awkward

Mastering the art of saying no can help in social situations, particularly when declining drink offers.

Miscellaneous

fromBuzzFeed

Millennials Are Sharing The Biggest Lies We've Been Told As A Generation

Success is often more about social dynamics than hard work.

How to Say No to a Drink With Confidence

Before you can say no to a drink confidently, you may first need to change your relationship with saying no.

Wine

Are YOU a good flirt? Take the 5-minute test to see how you stack up

If you scored 0-24, you're classed as 'not a flirty person.' You are likely not comfortable flirting and may not be aware when you're being flirted with.

Relationships

#etiquette

Fashion & style

Miss Manners: Did my question really back the hostess into a corner?

Mindfulness

8 Polite Ways to Decline a Party Invitation

Digital life

Gen Z divided over influencer's phone etiquette: 'Very polite, but no one else does it'

Humor

What to Say When You Forget Someone's Name

Fashion & style

Miss Manners: Did my question really back the hostess into a corner?

Mindfulness

8 Polite Ways to Decline a Party Invitation

Digital life

Gen Z divided over influencer's phone etiquette: 'Very polite, but no one else does it'

Humor

What to Say When You Forget Someone's Name

more#etiquette

Guide to Children's Social-Emotional Milestones

Toddlers experience intense emotions and resistance, which is normal as they learn feelings are temporary and manageable, paving the way for emotional growth.

Parenting

fromqns.com

The chicken lady' of Queens: Fresh Meadows teacher wins major award for urban farm program QNS

"When we started with this my boys did not want anything to do with them. Now they're hand feeding them, they’ll pick them up..."

NYC parents

No, Introversion Does Not Make You a Better Leader

Introverted leaders can thrive by leveraging their ability to act extraverted when necessary.

The belief that introverts are inherently better leaders is misguided and potentially harmful.

Why Your Child Needs Emotional Intelligence

Emotional development in early childhood shapes lifelong learning skills.

Relationships

The Challenges of Dating in a Digital Age

Dating apps may ease connections, but they're undermining real-world social skills and meaningful interactions.

fromFast Company

The 'Daniel Tiger' effect: How quality kids' TV impacts teen mental health-and why cuts to PBS could be disastrous

Stories shape our lives profoundly, influencing our thoughts and development, especially in children.

Harriette Cole: I overheard my girlfriend say she wants to fly solo at the big event

Communicate openly with your partner about feelings of embarrassment or exclusion.

fromIntelligencer

It's Time to Kill the Casual Workplace

"Mood, temper, jealousy ... are the chief flaws of the woman in business."

Women in technology

Dear Abby: My wife won't let me talk to the celebrities at my kids school

Celebrities often receive greetings from fans they don't know. Because you didn't receive a response to yours, it is possible the celebrity didn't see it.

Parenting

Moving From Stranger to Friend: 3 Tips

Most of my lifelong friendships have been with those who share a common characteristic, be it intellectual interests or values, demonstrating the importance of connection in friendship.

Relationships

Humor

Are You Any Good at Reading the Room?

Situational adaptability is key for interpersonal success.

The study explores how personality traits affect social effectiveness based on context.

Understanding the environment enhances one's ability to communicate appropriately.

Education

From the Classroom to Life

Academic achievement enhances decision-making skills in social interactions.

Peer interaction facilitates strategy adoption for lower-performing students.

Understanding the interplay of academics and social skills is vital for intervention design.

Harriette Cole: Is this a bad reason to homeschool my daughter?

A 10-year-old feels isolated at school, expressing a desire for homeschooling due to loneliness and lack of friends.

This could be the miracle fix that helps 'incels' find love with - and stop hating - women, experts say

Offering speed dating coaching could help incels develop social skills and reduce their toxic views towards women.

Ask questions, practice and know when to make an exit: how to start a conversation

Starting a conversation can feel daunting, but itâs important to remember that people generally enjoy social interactions, even brief ones.

Mental health