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When we have a kid who just doesn't seem to fit in\u2014or who is a loner, if a fairly content one\u2014it can be hard for parents. But putting our own anxiety about it aside, and getting clear on the lagging skills and social cues that may not quite be in place, is the best way to help kids get on a better path. This episode is full of specific and useful advice!\nAmy and Margaret discuss:\n\nall the reasons kids can have trouble making (and keeping) friends\n\nfive "unwritten social rules" that some kids take longer to comprehend\n\nhow figuring out the specific issues at play can lead to the most useful solutions\n\n\nHere are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode:\n\nJamie Howard, et. al for Child Mind Institute: Kids Who Need a Little Help to Make Friends\n\n\nThe Sue Larkey podcast: Promoting Social Understanding \u2013 Social Scripts\n\n\nGwen Dewar for Parenting Science: How to help kids make friends: 12 evidence-based tips\n\n\nChristine Comizio for U.S. News Health: Understanding Kids' Friendship Struggles: Common Causes and Solutions\n\n\nLexi Walters Wright for Understood.org: 5 \u201cunwritten\u201d social rules that some kids miss\n\n\nAndrew M.I. Lee for Understood.org: Why some kids have trouble making friends\n\n\nADHD Dude: "How to Help Your ADHD Child Keep Friends"\n\n\n\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:\nhttps://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/\nmom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips,\xa0mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid\u2019s behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, friendships, making friends\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices