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Social & Emotional Skills for Ages 6-7

Social & Emotional Skills for Ages 6-7

 

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Help Your Child Be a Team Player
Encourage cooperation and sharing with these activities that tap into teachers' tried-and-true strategies.
Day Camp Distress
Bad dreams and bedtime anxiety can be symptoms of adjusting to a new routine — even summer break. Here's how to help.
This Is Me!
Nurture your child's identity and self-esteem.
Teaching Religious Tolerance
Maintaining religious tolerance has been a challenge since the dawn of time, so what chance do our kids have?
How to Foster Independence
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Encouraging increased independence supports both social and intellectual development.
A Sore Loser
What to do when your child loves competition but can’t handle losing.
When Your Child Has Trouble
Ways you can help when your child has difficulty relating to peers.
Talking About Stranger Safety
Have a calm, honest, age-appropriate conversation with your child about meeting strangers and avoiding potential dangers. Here's how.
Staying Fit in Mind and Body
Teaching your child how to maintain the right balance of diet, exercise, and relaxation is the key to her well-being — for life.
More Reading, Please!
Why etiquette and politeness may breed good reading skills.

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