{"id":604,"date":"2023-05-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/?p=604"},"modified":"2023-05-25T05:55:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T05:55:32","slug":"strategies-to-help-kids-improve-their-social-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/strategies-to-help-kids-improve-their-social-skills","title":{"rendered":"Strategies to Help Kids Improve Their Social Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"float:right; margin: 15px 0 10px 10px;\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"668\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/strategies-to-help-kids-improve-their-social-skills.jpg\" alt=\"strategies-to-help-kids-improve-their-social-skills\" class=\"wp-image-608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/strategies-to-help-kids-improve-their-social-skills.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/strategies-to-help-kids-improve-their-social-skills-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Social skills are essential for a child&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/child-care-programs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Early Childhood Education<\/a> and development. It will help children make new friends and learn how to interact with adults. Many studies also show that children who socialize well are more confident and have greater self-esteem. Here are a few strategies to help your children improve their social skills:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullet\">\n<li><strong>Encourage Playtime<\/strong>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/reasons-why-you-should-let-your-children-play\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Playtime<\/a> is a fabulous way for children to express themselves and explore the world around them. Children who can express themselves well can get along with others better. Playing with other children can also teach important values like teamwork, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfamily.com\/teaching-kids-kindness-620723\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kindness<\/a>, compassion, empathy, and more.<\/p><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Teach Your Children How to Compliment Others<\/strong>\n\n<p>Complimenting other children and adults when appropriate is a fantastic way for children to improve their sociability. Compliments help communicate appreciation for others. It can also enhance the mood of the compliment giver and teach children that kindness can have a genuine and positive impact on others.<\/p><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Teach Your Children How to Ask Questions<\/strong>\n\n<p>Asking questions is one of the best ways we can connect with others. Teaching children how to ask questions when appropriate can help them better build bonds and connections with others, helping them make friends and expand their knowledge.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/child-care-services-in-east-orange-new-jersey\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Child Care Services in East Orange, New Jersey<\/a>, where your kids can meet and socialize with other children and teachers. For more information, call <span class=\"comp\">One Step Ahead Learning Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:973-677-7614\">973-677-7614<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Preschool in New Jersey<\/a> also provides Nursery Education, Before &#038; After School Care, Kindergarten, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\n\t  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n\t\t\"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/strategies-to-help-kids-improve-their-social-skills\"\n\t  },\n\t  \"headline\": \"Strategies to Help Kids Improve Their Social Skills\",\n\t  \"image\": [\n\t\t\"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/strategies-to-help-kids-improve-their-social-skills.jpg\",\n\t\t\"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/strategies-to-help-kids-improve-their-social-skills-300x228.jpg\",\n\t\t\"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/strategies-to-help-kids-improve-their-social-skills-150x150.jpg\"\n\t   ],\n\t  \"datePublished\": \"2023-05-25\",\n\t  \"dateModified\": \"2023-05-25\",\n\t  \"author\": {\n\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\"name\": \"Louise Savoie\"\n\t  },\n\t   \"publisher\": {\n\t\t\"@type\": \"Organization\",\n\t\t\"name\": \"One Step Ahead Learning Center\",\n\t\t\"logo\": {\n\t\t  \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n\t\t  \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.onestepaheadlearningcenter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/onestepaheadon\/images\/main-logo.pngmes\/heart2hearthci\/images\/logo.png\"\n\t\t}\n\t  },\n\t  \"description\": \"Social skills are essential for a child\u2019s Early Childhood Education and development. 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