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25% of remote workers say their social skills have declined while working from home: survey

Remote work policies have negatively impacted employees' social and emotional well-being, especially among millennials.

Where remote work falls short in 'soft skills'

The rise of technology and remote work has significantly impacted social interactions and skills, particularly during and after the pandemic.

Fully Remote Jobs at Apple You Can Apply for in July 2024

Remote workers save money on transportation but may face challenges with career progression and social skills development.

25% of remote workers say their social skills have declined while working from home: survey

Remote work policies have negatively impacted employees' social and emotional well-being, especially among millennials.

Where remote work falls short in 'soft skills'

The rise of technology and remote work has significantly impacted social interactions and skills, particularly during and after the pandemic.

Fully Remote Jobs at Apple You Can Apply for in July 2024

Remote workers save money on transportation but may face challenges with career progression and social skills development.
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Did the Ivy League Break America? Can the Joy League Save It?

Brooks critiques elite education, linking it to societal disconnection and the political divide in America.
#communication

Asking Eric: I'm afraid our kids will suffer from my husband's odd rule about guests

The importance of negotiating shared parenting responsibilities regarding children's social development.
Encouraging open communication between partners about family dynamics and hosting rules.

Miss Manners: I won't go to the wedding because of the dress code

Declining invitations and responding to prejudicial comments requires thoughtful communication to avoid offense.

The Strange Challenge of Small Talk

Small talk is a challenging life skill that doesn't improve with practice, often leading to panic during conversations.

The "I Don't Like That" Game Is A Must For Teaching Kids Conversation Skills

Teaching kids to respectfully engage with differing opinions fosters better friendships and social skills.

Conquering Conferences: Avoiding The Faux Pas Of Networking

Networking at conferences requires a balance of engagement and respect to avoid common missteps.

Miss Manners: Can I ask her why her husband is gone?

Inquiring about a friend's spouse's absence requires sensitivity due to potential personal circumstances.
Addressing a friend's rudeness in social interactions can be done without causing a conflict.

Asking Eric: I'm afraid our kids will suffer from my husband's odd rule about guests

The importance of negotiating shared parenting responsibilities regarding children's social development.
Encouraging open communication between partners about family dynamics and hosting rules.

Miss Manners: I won't go to the wedding because of the dress code

Declining invitations and responding to prejudicial comments requires thoughtful communication to avoid offense.

The Strange Challenge of Small Talk

Small talk is a challenging life skill that doesn't improve with practice, often leading to panic during conversations.

The "I Don't Like That" Game Is A Must For Teaching Kids Conversation Skills

Teaching kids to respectfully engage with differing opinions fosters better friendships and social skills.

Conquering Conferences: Avoiding The Faux Pas Of Networking

Networking at conferences requires a balance of engagement and respect to avoid common missteps.

Miss Manners: Can I ask her why her husband is gone?

Inquiring about a friend's spouse's absence requires sensitivity due to potential personal circumstances.
Addressing a friend's rudeness in social interactions can be done without causing a conflict.
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#autism

Unlocking the Cerebellum's Role in Social Intelligence

The cerebellum enhances social intelligence by coordinating smooth interactions and reducing awkwardness.

Carl the Collector' Puts an Autistic Child (Well, Raccoon) in the Lead

Carl the Collector uniquely portrays autism in children's media, fostering understanding and social skills among young viewers.

Unlocking the Cerebellum's Role in Social Intelligence

The cerebellum enhances social intelligence by coordinating smooth interactions and reducing awkwardness.

Carl the Collector' Puts an Autistic Child (Well, Raccoon) in the Lead

Carl the Collector uniquely portrays autism in children's media, fostering understanding and social skills among young viewers.
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Got Charisma? If Not, Here's How to Get It

Charisma, including influence and affability, can be cultivated beyond traditional leadership qualities.
#networking

3 Networking Tips for Introverts: Your Mission to Connect

Introverts can prepare and research to feel more at ease at social events and make meaningful connections.

7 hacks to remember names more effectively

Engaging multiple senses and repetition are effective techniques for remembering names during social interactions.

I became a regular at my local casino when I was unemployed. I networked directly with people in power and landed my next gig.

Networking in casinos can create unique opportunities for personal and professional connections, leveraging social skills over traditional outreach.

Kids are now handing out business cards to schedule playdates: Smart or weird?

Brianna Mullally creatively designed business cards for her extroverted son Liam, allowing him to network seamlessly with other children.

Conquering Conferences: Less Awkward-School-Dance, More Savvy Networking

Conferences require networking strategies for meaningful connections akin to the dynamics of a high school dance.

Conquering Conferences: The Art Of The Graceful Exit

Mastering graceful exits at conferences enhances social connections and maintains professionalism.

3 Networking Tips for Introverts: Your Mission to Connect

Introverts can prepare and research to feel more at ease at social events and make meaningful connections.

7 hacks to remember names more effectively

Engaging multiple senses and repetition are effective techniques for remembering names during social interactions.

I became a regular at my local casino when I was unemployed. I networked directly with people in power and landed my next gig.

Networking in casinos can create unique opportunities for personal and professional connections, leveraging social skills over traditional outreach.

Kids are now handing out business cards to schedule playdates: Smart or weird?

Brianna Mullally creatively designed business cards for her extroverted son Liam, allowing him to network seamlessly with other children.

Conquering Conferences: Less Awkward-School-Dance, More Savvy Networking

Conferences require networking strategies for meaningful connections akin to the dynamics of a high school dance.

Conquering Conferences: The Art Of The Graceful Exit

Mastering graceful exits at conferences enhances social connections and maintains professionalism.
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#child-development

Gen Alpha kids aren't making friends - new study reveals why

Kids today face significant challenges in making friends due to factors like social awkwardness, bullying, and lack of opportunities.

How important is your child's favorite toy? These parents reveal the positive effects

Playing with favorite toys enhances children's happiness, social skills, and confidence.

I Thought I Wanted to Be a Dad. Then Came an Unsettling Babysitting Experience.

Struggling to connect with young kids can be a challenge even for those who are good with older children or work in science-related fields.

OK, But How Involved Should We Actually Be In Our Kids' Friendships?

Parental concern for children's friendships is a continuous journey that evolves with age.
Understanding motivations behind involvement in children's friendships is crucial for parents.

Ask Allison: My daughter feels forced to be friends with a girl in school that she doesn't relate to. How do I help her?

Encouraging empathy and inclusivity is key for children navigating friendships and social interactions during transitions.

Playdate Business Cards Might Be The Solution To Introverted Parents' Woes

Introverted parents can use customized playdate business cards to simplify socializing for their extroverted children.

Gen Alpha kids aren't making friends - new study reveals why

Kids today face significant challenges in making friends due to factors like social awkwardness, bullying, and lack of opportunities.

How important is your child's favorite toy? These parents reveal the positive effects

Playing with favorite toys enhances children's happiness, social skills, and confidence.

I Thought I Wanted to Be a Dad. Then Came an Unsettling Babysitting Experience.

Struggling to connect with young kids can be a challenge even for those who are good with older children or work in science-related fields.

OK, But How Involved Should We Actually Be In Our Kids' Friendships?

Parental concern for children's friendships is a continuous journey that evolves with age.
Understanding motivations behind involvement in children's friendships is crucial for parents.

Ask Allison: My daughter feels forced to be friends with a girl in school that she doesn't relate to. How do I help her?

Encouraging empathy and inclusivity is key for children navigating friendships and social interactions during transitions.

Playdate Business Cards Might Be The Solution To Introverted Parents' Woes

Introverted parents can use customized playdate business cards to simplify socializing for their extroverted children.
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They bought an $800 AI robot for their kids. Now the company is shutting down - and children are having to say goodbye.

The Moxie AI robot, designed to teach children social skills, is shutting down, leaving families to explain the loss of this companion.

'Life Is What You Bake It' occupational therapy program helps young adults develop life skills

The 'Life is What You Bake It' event helps young adults with disabilities develop crucial life skills and social connections.
#parenting

I find it hard to make friends now my daughter does, too

Emotional inheritance can affect one's ability to form connections, but recognizing this is the first step towards change.

Ask Allison: I'm likely to run into an old enemy at the school gates - how should I handle it?

When dealing with hostile interactions, prioritize emotional safety and set boundaries to protect yourself and your family.

Exclusive | Parents are passing out 'playdate business cards' so their children can make friends: 'It is so much easier'

Children are now using business cards to schedule playdates, reflecting a modern approach to socializing and networking among young kids.

'Living room families' are all the rage on TikTok

The concept of 'living room family' advocates for creating shared spaces where families bond, rather than restricting children to individual rooms.

This Mom Lets Her Toddler Use The Grocery Store Self Check Out Even If There's A Long Line

Kids need to experience everyday life and build confidence.
Parents need to teach kids to be respectful of others.

I find it hard to make friends now my daughter does, too

Emotional inheritance can affect one's ability to form connections, but recognizing this is the first step towards change.

Ask Allison: I'm likely to run into an old enemy at the school gates - how should I handle it?

When dealing with hostile interactions, prioritize emotional safety and set boundaries to protect yourself and your family.

Exclusive | Parents are passing out 'playdate business cards' so their children can make friends: 'It is so much easier'

Children are now using business cards to schedule playdates, reflecting a modern approach to socializing and networking among young kids.

'Living room families' are all the rage on TikTok

The concept of 'living room family' advocates for creating shared spaces where families bond, rather than restricting children to individual rooms.

This Mom Lets Her Toddler Use The Grocery Store Self Check Out Even If There's A Long Line

Kids need to experience everyday life and build confidence.
Parents need to teach kids to be respectful of others.
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How Social Media Impacts Teenagers

Teen social media use significantly correlates with increased mental health issues, highlighting the need for awareness of its effects during formative years.
#community-building

How to Make Friends As an AdultAt Every Life Stage

Making friends as an adult requires vulnerability but is essential for mental and physical wellbeing.

A day in the life of a queer-affirming school in suburban Alabama - Queerty

The article highlights the importance of teaching social skills to LGBTQIA+ youth in a supportive environment.

How to Make Friends As an AdultAt Every Life Stage

Making friends as an adult requires vulnerability but is essential for mental and physical wellbeing.

A day in the life of a queer-affirming school in suburban Alabama - Queerty

The article highlights the importance of teaching social skills to LGBTQIA+ youth in a supportive environment.
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3 months ago

Spending Too Much Time With AI Could Worsen Social Skills

Excessive reliance on AI chatbots might impair real-life social skills due to one-sided emotional dependencies.

Roll for insight: Using Dungeons & Dragons as a group therapy tool

Dungeons & Dragons is being explored as a tool for group therapy, showing potential benefits for empathy and social skills enhancement.

Libras Need To Try These 3 Self-Care Tips

Libras excel in social environments but must prioritize self-care and set boundaries to maintain balance and avoid burnout.

If You Wondered How Ron DeSantis Looks Eating Pudding With His Fingers, Well, The Answer Is Here

The ad highlights a humorous incident involving Ron DeSantis mistakenly eating pudding with his fingers, raising questions about his social skills.

Do you not want children? Have you tried IVF? Any sign of a ring? An expert guide to dealing with intrusive questions

Navigating intrusive personal questions in social settings can be challenging; it's vital to redirect conversations to maintain personal boundaries.

Nurture wants to teach kids important life skills through interactive gameplay and entertainment | TechCrunch

Nurture is an interactive learning app for kids aged 4-7, combining gaming with essential life skills development.

After decades of trial and error, I think I've nailed the perfect handshake | Adrian Chiles

Handshakes signify a rite of passage into adulthood and reflect self-confidence through the nuances of grip strength.

Teens' Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors and Their Effects

Adolescents with internalizing and externalizing symptoms face challenges in emotion regulation, affecting their social skills and increasing risk-taking behaviors.
#gen-z

Why The Social And Verbal Skills Of Some Gen Z Workers Have Declined

Remote working has negatively impacted Gen Z's social and verbal skills in the workplace.

TalentLMS Research: Skills in the AI era - [Data+Resources]

Gen Z increasingly relies on AI in the workplace, potentially impacting collaboration and social skills.

Why The Social And Verbal Skills Of Some Gen Z Workers Have Declined

Remote working has negatively impacted Gen Z's social and verbal skills in the workplace.

TalentLMS Research: Skills in the AI era - [Data+Resources]

Gen Z increasingly relies on AI in the workplace, potentially impacting collaboration and social skills.
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From Survivor to life coach? Parvati Shallow gave me a free session

Parvati Shallow is known for her social skills in reality TV.
Shallow's transition from reality TV to life coaching.

3 in 4 US teens say they are happy or peaceful without their smartphone

Three out of four US teens feel happy without smartphones, but only 36% reduce usage.
Teens report excessive smartphone use, finding it hard to balance digital media and social skills.

Choose the best East Bay camps for the summer of 2024

Summer camps offer a variety of activities for kids to explore and enhance their skills.
Camp experiences can boost kids' social, cognitive, and emotional development.

Watch rescued mountain lion babies frolic on the Oakland Zoo's 'CubCam'

Rescued mountain lion cubs, Maple and Willow, are delighting viewers on the Oakland Zoo's live-streaming 'CubCam'.
Proximity to adult mountain lions helps rescued cubs like Maple and Willow develop essential social skills.

Help! I'm Beginning to Dread Flying Because of One Habit Among My Fellow Passengers.

Flying on business trips used to be a way for people to have time alone, but now it has become a social interaction.
The original response to this question provided several suggestions for how to politely decline conversations on flights.
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