Pop Culture Parenting Ep032: the power of friendship (part 2)
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Aug 8, 2022 Listeners contribute their questions about navigating childhood friendships, tackling issues like shyness and exclusion. Practical strategies are shared to support shy children and neurodivergent youth in building connections. The deep bond between identical twins is explored, revealing its impact on social skills. Insights into the complexities of childhood friendships highlight the importance of empathy and community involvement. The hosts also celebrate listener engagement and the value of addressing diverse social topics.
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Helping Shy Kids Socialize
- Help shy kids build friendships through gentle encouragement and social skill practice.
- Role play initiation and reinforce small social steps to boost confidence.
Handling Social Exclusion
- Promote inclusion by ensuring everyone has a role in group activities, reducing exclusion risk.
- Parents should support excluded kids by listening and helping reintroduce them safely to social groups.
Moving Schools Builds Social Skills
- Billy shares how moving schools as a teen was tough but helped develop social skills.
- Sport was protective, providing a familiar social environment when moving frequently.