Advice for parents

It is hard to imagine something more upsetting than seeing your child struggle to fit in. Most parents struggle to understand why something that comes so easily to most kids, evades theirs. The answer to that question, and many others, is in this category. By the way, you should also check out our tips for teens. It has tips, strategies, and advice that you can use to help your child—no matter his age.

Advice for parents

What Are Social Skills?

If you want to know what social skills really are, and why they are so important, go here.

Advice for parents

Social Skills Milestones ages 1-14

These are some of the most important social milestones your child should be reaching between the ages of one and fourteen.

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Get our Help

If your child is struggling socially, we can help. Check here for more information.

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