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Social skills need to be taught, not only academic. I’ve seen children strong academically but social skill is one pole apart. Teach the child at home through using soft toys how u approach other children at playground. A simple open conservation is "Let’s play together." Go library to pick up this social skill brochure booklet. You can find story books recommendation on children’s social skill.
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ammonite:
The easiest way is to share. Bring some snacks to share to break the ice. The adults can lead in this. And the adults can also bring the lone ranger into the group and tell them to play together.
Wah ammonite, your ideas bring back some fond memories! That’s what my mum used to do!
I do none of these as the our situation does not warrant the need to, they are sporadic occurrences. Besides, becos it is very adhoc, I don’t hv the provisions with me all the time. But I would keep these in mind as they would come handy when I bring my son to birthday parties (those hosted by friends for their kids’ birthday. Usually many kids don’t know each other well). -
Birthday parties - but you shouldn’t need to bring provisions for that! At the most bring plasters. My plasters always come in very handy, hehe.
The adult has to be the ice breaker. I will always say hi to the kids, introduce myself, introduce my child, ask their names etc. Some kids will model naturally, others need a bit more prompting. Ds1 can start a game in any playground with total strangers. Ds2 is more reserved and will watch from the sidelines without a familiar older kaki but he is gradually coming to his own. -
ammonite:
.Birthday parties - but you shouldn't need to bring provisions for that! At the most bring plasters. My plasters always come in very handy, hehe.
The adult has to be the ice breaker. I will always say hi to the kids, introduce myself, introduce my child, ask their names etc. Some kids will model naturally, others need a bit more prompting. Ds1 can start a game in any playground with total strangers. Ds2 is more reserved and will watch from the sidelines without a familiar older kaki but he is gradually coming to his own.
Hahahahah no, I wont bring a big bag of snacks when attending birthday. I think the host would be
I am thinking of bringing something else eg small projector. You know those small projectors which can project imagines with sound? Your idea on sharing got me thinking about this projector that I have at home.
About the plasters – can you elaborate on that? You don’t go right in and start to give plasters right?
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Plasters for small accidents that happen with a crowd of kids. I have patched up a number of kids over the years.
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Hi,
This is my very first post in this forum. :rahrah:
I have a 7 year old dd and have been trying for #2 two years ago. I was recently told that IVF is no longer viable for me and I have gone through numerous rounds of IUI and suffered from 2 miscarriages.
My dd has no cousins from both sides as well. Like every mother, I worry for her to be lonely after we are gone. It pains me to think that she will witness our passing one after another; albeit no sibling support.
*sigh*
For now, with our companionship, she is a contented lovely kid. And I do see awkwardness when she's at the playground. -
ammonite:
Plasters for small accidents that happen with a crowd of kids. I have patched up a number of kids over the years.
Just curious, do you buy those cartoon plasters? -
Welcome annisabel!
I have the same concern too, that my child will be all alone when hubby and I passed on. I hope he has a group of close friends who will stand by him in time of need. -
Imami:
No cartoon plasters for me. The habit started with my son's eczema. We used to go through so many plasters a week it would be uneconomical to buy cartoon plasters.ammonite:
Plasters for small accidents that happen with a crowd of kids. I have patched up a number of kids over the years.
Just curious, do you buy those cartoon plasters? besides some playground scrapes are pretty bad, cuts to the feet etc, handaplasts are still the best. But if your child has sensitive skin, don't leave the latex plasters on overnight.
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Imami:
Me3! Even though he has 8 cousins of different ages, they are not close as they see each other only 3-4 times a year. All busy with their study & own friends. My DS is the \"slow to warm up\" kind so he got problem mixing with other kids when young. I was constantly worry about him not able to find close friend. He is slightly better now but still I don't see him go out with friends at all.Welcome annisabel!
I have the same concern too, that my child will be all alone when hubby and I passed on. I hope he has a group of close friends who will stand by him in time of need.
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