Parenting Skills Blog ~ This Social Skill Helps Shy Kids

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Parenting Tips by Jean Tracy, MSS, for grades K-6:

This Parenting Tip Come from my Social Skills Kit for Kids:

Social Skills are valuable assets for every child. Kids who don't know how to relate to others will have a difficult life if they don't learn. Fortunately, you can teach your kids social skills at an early age. They're so easy to teach too.

Social Skill – Say "Hi" to People You Know:

Although some people find this difficult due to shyness, it is very easy if they practice. Role-play this skill by telling your child to:

• Smile at the other person.
• Look that person in the eye.
• Speak with a cheerful confident voice when saying "Hi."

When your child does the role play well, tell her it's time to practice on other kids. Let her know that other kids will feel special because she said "Hi." Tell her she'll feel great because she'll find out that being friendly is fun and easy.

Ask her to let you know how her practice turned out. You'll enjoy hearing the results.

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Here's to your parenting success,

Jean

Jean Tracy, MSS