Raising Families with Dr. Jerry Weichman

The Social Skills Playbook: Raising Kids Who Connect

July 6, 2026·22 min
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As our kids grow, social skills are and essential skill we can teach them as parents. Today, Dr. Jerry Weichman walks us through the top social skills kids need to know, and how to teach them to our kids. From maintaining eye contact to knowing how to carry on a conversation, it’s important to make sure adolescents and teens aren’t left behind when learning social skills. Luckily, it’s never too late to start instilling stronger social skills in your child.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the show as our discussion on the subject has only just begun. Later this week we will be joined by Brock Tropea and of course our wonderful co-host Christina to continue the discussion.    More from Dr. Jerry Weichman  Podcast Website: raisingfamiliespodcast.com   Website: drjerryweichman.com   Instagram: @drjerryweichman   YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW   TikTok: @drjerryweichman  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d   Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman    Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast   IG: @reddrockmusic   www.reddrockmusic.com    The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments.  If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments.  If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911.  Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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