Counseling Corner – 4.10.24

The CNN article 5 Ways to Shore up Boys’ Social Skills written by Dr. Phyllis Fagell, author of Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Time, explores five ways to support boys in forming satisfying friendships:

• Have conversations about different types of social networks
• Help boys take social risks Help boys balance technology and in-person fun
• Teach boys to be curious
• Help boys read social cues