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About the subject Social Skills

Put in basic terms, social skills are the ones we use on a daily basis to interact and communicate with others. They include both verbal communication (speech) and non-vermal communication like facial expressions, body language and hand gestures. Typically most people naturally develop their social skills as they grow up, however depending on the individual, some have a harder time compared to others.

Having strong social skills usually means a person is able to comfortably communicate and knows how to behave and react in social situations.

Why are Social Skills important?

Social skills are crucial for the development of any child. They enable individuals to have and maintain healthy interactions with others. Without developed social skills it can be difficult for someone to form meaningful connections and sustain friendships. Not every social interaction goes smoothly, so it is important for children to learn from a young age how to adapt, overcome differences and resolve conflicts.

Furthermore, social skills are often closely related to having empathy. Empathy is incredibly important because it allows you to put yourself into someone else’s shoes and see their point of view. This way when you’re having an argument with someone, instead of escalating the conflict you can respond in an understanding and caring way.

How can I help improve my child's Social Skills?

Don’t worry if you’ve noticed some of the previously mentioned signs in your child’s behavior. Social skills can certainly be improved over time. Playing different games with your child will help them develop more skills like focusing their attention, taking turns and cooperation. It is also important to teach them to recognise and display their own emotions. Once they’ve learned that it’s good to make sure they can also recognise emotions in others, because this will build up empathy.

Make sure to allow your child to socialise. Practising at home is good, but until they get to communicate with other children and meet new people, they won’t be able to grow as quickly. The more interactions with other humans your child gets to experience, the faster they’ll develop better social skills.

Last but certainly not least, if you’re struggling to help your child, it might be a good itea to find them a private teacher. TutorExtra offers a wide variety of qualified tutors that are ready to help your child! Browse through our website and find the best fit for your needs.