Getting Along with Others Article Archive

• Divorce: How To Help Your Child at Home and at SchoolDivorce can wreak havoc on a child’s world and affect her life at school. How much information should a parent give a child’s teacher and other adults in the child’s life, and how should the child tell her friends? Our experts provide tips and guidance for parents to help their children navigate this difficult life experience.
• Angry Reactions Can Be ControlledEveryone feels angry sometimes, but not everyone expresses anger the same way.
• Dealing With Children's Shifting Friendships It is the nature of childhood friendships that they often come to an end. Interests change, groups form and reform.
• Teach Your Child To Take Control of RelationshipsSteps to help your child resolve conflict.
• Parents Can Help Children Get Along With TeachersStudents do better in school when they have a good relationship with their teachers.
• Help Your Child Succeed When Doing Group ProjectsGroup projects teach students how to work together.
• Teach Empathy To Eliminate Name-Calling“Nerd.” “Sissy.” “Fatso.” “Geek.” Kids have called each other names for centuries. They put someone down in front of a crowd to look cool to onlookers.
• What If Your Child Doesn't Like a Teacher?When children are very young, they usually adore their teachers. But as they get older, they may find there’s a particular teacher they just don’t like.
• Help Your Child Understand, Deal With EmotionsHandling feelings is an important skill when learning to get along with others.
• Gently Nurture Your Shy Child in Social SettingsBeing shy isn’t a problem in itself.
• Teach Your Preschooler How to Share With GuestsHaving a friend over is an important experience for your child.
• Use Structure, Positive Comments To Reinforce Good Play BehaviorOne of your child’s most important jobs at this age is to learn to play well with other children.
• Set a Few Simple Rules When Your Child Invites a Friend OverBeing able to play well with a friend is a key step in your child’s social and emotional development.
• Take Action If You Observe Your Child Being Mean to OthersMost young children don’t intend to be “meanies.
• Help your child prepare for school by teaching patienceTo do well in school, children must be able to get along well with others.
• Talk to Your Child Honestly About People’s Personal DifferencesYoung children are curious about the world.
• Help Your Child Develop Skills Needed to Make New FriendsBuilding your relationship with your child accomplishes two important things.
• Plan Ahead To Modify Your Child's Difficult BehaviorSome children are, by nature, almost always easygoing. But most children have some traits and behaviors that are very challenging to themselves and to others.