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Social Development
By Dr. Chelsea Hetherington, Ph.D.
Kids, Childhood Development, Social Development
By Kristina Cappetta
Kids, Childhood Development, Social Development
By Charise Rohm Nulsen
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    Social Development

    Bragging about his abilities can easily cause a child trouble socially.

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    Sexual curiosity of this nature at your daughter's age is a normal part of her development.

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    What can you do to encourage a child to make real friends and take part in social activities?

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    Is it unreasonable to forbid an 11-year-old from hanging out at the mall unsupervised with kids you don't know well, and/or without the presence of an adult?

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    Social Development

    Here's what to do when your child fears getting up in front of groups.

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    When medication is failing to make a child "available to learn," an adjustment or change may be called for.

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    Social Development

    When a child has trouble making friends in school, consider getting him involved in outside activities.

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    When a student is being harassed, the school may need to step in.

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    Just because a child is a loner doesn't mean a teacher should try to force him to socialize.

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    Social Development

    Most young children are sensitive and worry about making friends, but when these feelings become a problem you can help.

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    Social Development

    Bossiness can keep a child from making friends.

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    Social Development

    You can help your child make friends.

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    Social Development

    A gifted child should be encouraged to work at his level, as well as to spend class time with age mates for social development.

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    Social Development

    An expert praises a mother for discussing sex with her 8-year-old son when the time was right.

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    Should you be concerned if your child is too attached to a classmate?

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    Social Development

    Is your child's best friend a negative influence?

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    Social Development

    Contact with adults is great, but kids really need to spend time with children their own age, as well.

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    In order to help an immature middle-schooler catch up with her peers, more social involvement can be the key.

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