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Improving Your Child’s Social Skills.

Our kids come in all shapes and sizes and their social skills are just as diverse.  Because of these variables each child needs his or her own set of social development.  The important first step is to know the benchmarks.  What are the normal skills that should be expected from someone who is that particular age and what is needed from that point?

Here are a couple of those benchmarks.  Four and five year olds are able to show more cooperation with other children.  Six and seven year olds will usually try to please people they care about using the terms please and thank you.  At seven and beyond they are learning empathy and feeling the highs and lows of the people they love.

It is certainly NOT an exact science.  That is why it may be time to seek the services of Doctor Steven Sussman.  Doctor Sussman will help improve the social skills of your youngster in New York City and Northern New Jersey.  Dr. Sussman has offices in Union County, New Jersey and Staten Island, New York.  Make an appointment at one of his locations today by calling (908) 217 8106.

Effects of Divorce on Children.

Almost every parent says the same thing…the most difficult part of divorce is its effect on the children.  They constantly second-guess their decision “for the good of the kids” and as a result often make matters worse.  Often it is not the divorce itself, but rather the uncertainty of life AFTER divorce that effects your kids more.

Having to adjust to a new home or a new school if that is the case may take a year or more.  And we all know that children tend to blame themselves for the divorce because at one time or another one or both parents have “yelled” at them.  They also are slowed in their ability to move on by thinking that the adults will solve everything and get back together.

Family therapy at this juncture may shape the rest of your children’s lives.  Make an important phone call to Doctor Steven Sussman.  Doctor Sussman is a licensed child and family divorce psychotherapist serving New York City and Northern New Jersey.  Dr. Sussman has offices in Union County New Jersey and Staten Island New York.  Make an appointment today by calling (908) 217 8106.