Birthdays with Gifted and Socially Challenged Kids
Sometimes out brightest kids find they are rarely invited to a party or if they are, find they don’t have the social skills to “have fun” and “fit in” at these social gatherings. Problems that can arise include Not knowing what to say Saying inappropriate (but true) things Finding the food difficult – this […]
What are Social Skills?
WHAT ARE SOCIAL SKILLS? We all want to be liked. We may not all crave to be the most popular, but we do need friends, and it’s certainly something we want for our kids. While some children seem to have a natural knack for jumping into a group and feeling right at home, some children […]
Social Skills for Gifted Children
Social skills are the skills we use to get along with other people. Often we take our social skills for granted, without recognising how complex they are. Much of what your child learns occurs in a social situation so these skills are necessary for the effectiveness of their education and, consequently, their self esteem. A […]