Social Skills: Toddler
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Social Isolation
Asked by M.S. from Sacramento
on July 23, 2010
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I'm worried about my 17 year old daughter. She spends all day in her room with her lap top. She can spend 10 to 12 hours a day looking at her laptop. The majoriy ...
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- I have two daughters and money is tight for us too since I lost my job two months ago. I think your suggestion of volunteering is good. This summer I started a no ...
- Hello M., It really sounds like you have a lot of support and input from the responses I read. I would like to add my 2 cents worth as well. I have a son that is s...
- How about a church group with kids her own age or Volunterring at your local hospital, animal shelter, boys and girls club. Go play bingo at your local church of VFW....
Social Situations
Asked by E.N. from Greensboro
on October 23, 2006
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My 4-yr-old started preschool in August and has enjoyed it. Her teachers say that it takes her about 10 minutes every morning to "come out of her shell" but then she ...
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- I can only reiterate what others have said, but can tell you the suggestions helped us. My daughter started preschool this year at age 3. She doesn't have social anx...
- My advice would be to invite her friends over to your house. It's a place where she feels comfortable and in control and it would make it easier to keep her anxiety in...
- Sometimes the best thing is to make them stay, if she is not running a fever and does not appear to be physically ill. you may need to talk with her teachers and let ...
Social Services
Asked by K.T. from Reading
on October 13, 2006
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Has anyone ever had to deal with social services or knwo how they work. My husband has this cousin Steve him and his girlfriend have a 5 year old son, and the girlfri...
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- As a former foster mother, I have experience with the system. Someone said that unless the kids are injured to the point of hospitalization, there is little to be don...
- The only thing I know is that when I went through it my husbands daughters and I had called up there and so did a few others regarding his daughters unsafe conditions ...
- Personally, I've never delt with social services, but a family member has and you have more than enough to atleast send them to check out the living situation. It soun...
Social Security
Asked by T.R. from Green Bay
on January 19, 2011
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My daughters father passed away a few days after christmas. We have been seperated for over 5years and in those 5 years I've met my soul mate and have gotten married f...
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- Here are a few links on the SSA's site that mightbe helpful: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/payee/faqrep.htm http://www.socialsecurity.gov/payee/LessonPlan-2005-2...
- Well, it should be spent on her. She needs to eat, have co-pays at the doctors office and clothing for school along with all the "fees" schools come up with now (I am...
- I am shocked at the people who think all this money should be put aside for her to be used when she is an adult. To be honest if that were the case SS would wait unti...
Social Cues
Asked by M.B. from Jacksonville
on April 18, 2011
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My daughter is 12 and in the 6th grade. She is VERY active in church and school, in addition to taking acting classes. She has also been diagnosed with ADHD and is o...
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- I don't know much about ADHD, so I am just commenting on what goes on at my house. My daughter (12) and my sister (now 15) where just like that, and I have the feeling...
- Many children with high functioning Aspergers or other spectrum issues have trouble with social cues. And more often than not, they also have ADHD. Apparently, ADHD,...
- It sounds like you have a totally excited little girl that wants to be a part of everything. If she is wearing you out maybe it's not her. I know that you said that ...
Disneyland for a 22 Month Old?
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on May 5, 2009
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I am able to get into Disneyland for FREE on my birthday this year... and I really want to go!! But there are several questions/concerns.... my son will be 22 months a...
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- GO! My kids both had their first visit when they were a week old. We love Disneyland. Go and have fun. There are places to change your little one and feed him too....
- You should go. I think this is the only year where they are doing the free birthday thing and it is so expensive! Is there someone else you can take instead of/in ad...
- Ugh. Go by yourself. Or get a sitter. We went when my first daughter was 2 1/2 and it was too hot, too sunny, too loud, $15 for a crummy cheeseburger, lines were to...
Am I Doing My Kids a Disservice by Not Having a Social Life?
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on December 17, 2011
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I guess my question is am I setting an antisocial example for them? I have moved 3 times in the past 9 years, all different states. I can rarely make friends and my ...
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- I think a social mom with friends is a happy mom. Whether it's a good example to your kids, or just makes you feel good, or a combo of both, I think everyone needs th...
- I think that you need to get out. For your own sake. A hobby or Meet Up or church or volunteer group will give you an "in" with a group of people. I think not only wou...
- Churches, the Y, and some gymnastics studios have parents night out where you can drop off your child for up to 4 hours and go out. Join MOPS or another mommy group a...
Interfering in My Son's Social Situations
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on January 18, 2009
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My 9 year old son has always been shy. He is in third grade and has a handful of friends. We have regular playdates with about two boys, but he shows no interest in ...
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- I would talk to his Pediatrician to get the best advice. Make a consultation appointment and don't take your son along.
- Your son is shy and quiet and you have to accept that that is the person he is meant to be. I read some of the responses that mentioned that your child is "different"...
- i think Tina's response was great. I would add that I don't think you should push him, even gently, right now. That was a devestating experience - shame on those boys ...
Social Skills Group
Asked by S.O. from Dallas
on May 30, 2008
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I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation on a social skills group for my 11 year old daughter. She's been diagnosed ADD, but also has some comparatively mild aspe...
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- I know Our Children's House at Baylor often has classes on social skills for kids of all abilities. I think they go out to dinner and do other things like that to pra...
- Callier Center at UTD in Richardson. Look at the website. But also call Berkley Williams at ###-###-####. I believe she was putting together a social group program ...
- Hi S., There is a place called Center for Social Success in Plano. Lara
Not Very Social and Kind of Ok with It.
Asked by M.S. from Lincoln
on January 19, 2011
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I’ve always been kind of a loner at heart. I like my me time. However, I have always been attracted to loud guys. Married a loud and very social man. I guess it’s ...
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- yes you are normal. i am a fairly social person. we enjoy having people come over but i am just as happy with quiet time. not everyone is the same...and that is ok.
- I hope so, because you sound a lot like me! :)
- It sounds like you are fairly introverted. It's not normal or abnormal, it's just a way that some people are. Maybe, as a gift to your husband, say yes the next time h...
