• “Is my child lonely?” What to do when your child is struggling socially

  • Dec 17 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
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“Is my child lonely?” What to do when your child is struggling socially

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  • There’s nothing quite as heartbreaking as the question, “Is my child lonely?”

    It’s common for parents to worry if a child is having challenges connecting, or if their social skills seem like they're not aligned with their peers.

    But it’s also important to consider our perceptions as parents. Are the concerns legit, or do we just need to look differently at our child?

    On this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn talks about loneliness and social skills for kids.

    For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.org

    We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at ParentingBehavior@understood.org.

    Related resources

    • Why kids who learn and think differently might feel lonely
    • My child likes being alone. Does this mean he’s lonely?
    • What to do when kids say “no one will play with me”

    Timestamps

    (00:51) Is it loneliness, or is it you?

    (03:00) How does your child feel about the situation?

    (06:09) How do I help my child with social struggles?

    (09:51) Quick recap

    Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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