Meet Your New Friend at KMA

With our NEW Age Specific Class design, kids are going to have new opportunities to make friends with smaller groups of students.  

We have found that students who befriend another student are more likely to stay committed to their training and are more eager to come to class.  PLUS, it gives them someone outside of KMA to practice with.  As a parent, you also benefit from possible car pooling opportunities, play dates, etc.

These social skills can be just as valuable as their self-defense training.  Some kids have more difficulty than others.   Here are a few great pointers that we found to help kids who might struggle more in their new social environment.

“Mom, I Made a New Friend!”

BY ADDITUDE EDITORS

Reference:  https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/teach-adhd-child-how-to-make-friends/

Look for Younger Friends - at First

Because many kids with ADHD lag behind their peers in social skills and maturity, they may feel more comfortable playing with younger children.  Your child will be able to practice his/her friendship skills without being made fun of. As a bonus, the younger friend will most likely look up to their older buddy, instilling self-esteem and confidence.  As your child masters social skills, chances are they will make friends with peers.

It Is Different for Girls

Girls with ADHD have more trouble with relationships than do boys.  They feel the sting of peer rejection more than their counterparts.  A girl with ADHD may be slow to pick up on social cues and may even be verbally aggressive when they feel frustrated.  Try stroking the sparks of friendship by volunteering to take your daughter and and one friend on a fun outing-the amusement park or to the beach.  If you take two friends, there is a chance that they might pair off and exclude your daughter.

Don't Push Too Hard

Not every child with ADHD will be a social butterfly-and that's OK.  Studies show that having one close friend is enough to develop self-confidence.  Most socially isolated children will eventually learn how to handle their behaviors and establish friendships on their own.  Once adolescence hits, kids tend to act on the urge to fit in.

Create Special Moments

Plan 15 minutes of quality time with your child several times each week.  Do fun things together, just the two of you, without directing or criticizing his behavior.  If you're at a baseball game, talk about his favorite player or whether the team has a chance of winning the World Series.  Building a relationship with your child pays off in terms of friendships.  Some studies show that, when parents work on relationship building at home, they see better behavior in a child's peer relationships right away.

Are You Looking for Some Social Opportunities for YOUR Child?

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