Wallys Club's Profile

One of the most important tasks of childhood is learning how to initiate and maintain friendships. This capability comes easier for some children than for others. The programs at Wally’s Club have shown that the ability to form friendships is in every child’s grasp. This is especially true when social skills are clearly taught and practiced.

Terri Hollinsworth and Leslie Fields have been helping parents build confident and competent children for over 14 years. Wally’s Club has created a place where children can experience their social selves successfully, while learning key skills they can bring to their
everyday lives.

We teach these skills through role-play, active games,
group discussion and other experiential activities.

We believe that these social skills can best be achieved by helping children learn how to:

* Recognize, understand and express emotions.
* Problem-solve, and negotiate conflict.
* Regulate anger and frustration.
* Communicate effectively with peers one-on-one.
* Confidently interact with peers in a group setting.
* Handle peer teasing, pressure, and rejection.
* Accept differences and other points of view.

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