🚫 Hearing “No” is Hard… But It Doesn’t Have to End in an Argument!
What do kids and teens often do when they hear “no”?
❌ Argue
❌ Complain
❌ Shut down
❌ Get angry
One simple communication skill can make a huge difference: using an I-Message.
Instead of:
👉 “You’re so unfair!”
They can learn to say:
👉 “I feel disappointed because I was really looking forward to that.”
In this short video, I share how learning to express feelings respectfully can help children and teens communicate better with parents, teachers, friends, and others.
As a retired school counselor and current Outschool teacher, these are the same practical social and communication skills I teach and practice with students every week in my live classes.
🎯 Social Skills
🎯 Communication Skills
🎯 Friendship Skills
🎯 Confidence Building
🎯 Emotional Regulation
If you’d like your child or teen to build these skills in a fun, supportive environment, I’d love to have them join us!
Check out my classes here:
https://outschool.com/teachers/Regina-Holloway
🎥 Watch the video below and let me know: What’s the hardest “no” you’ve ever had to accept?
Regina’s Outschool Classes
Virtual classes for learners ages 3-18. Live classes with a teacher who loves to teach!! Join me!!
A simple compliment can make a bigger difference than you realize.
Have you ever received a compliment that you still remember years later?
Tell me what it was in the comments. 👇
I teach social skills and confidence-building lessons for kids and teens, and learning how to give sincere compliments is one of the easiest ways to make new friends and help others feel valued.
05/18/2026
🚨 NEW CLASS ALERT! 🚨 ONLY $5 per 40 minute class each week!! This special price will not last. Get your spot for $5 and you keep that price each week! 🎉
Looking for a fun way for your child or teen to make friends, build confidence, and actually look forward to class each week?
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✨ Share ideas✨ Meet new friends✨ Practice important social skills✨ Engage in discussions✨ Compete in exciting games with Blooket, GimKit & Kahoot
This is NOT a boring lecture class. Kids are learning while laughing and having fun!
🗓 Weekly topics include:
Week 1: Getting to Know You & Making Friends
Week 2: Starting Conversations
Week 3: Handling Frustration & Big Feelings
Week 4: Teamwork & Being a Good Sport
Week 5: Confidence & Speaking Up
Week 6: Problem Solving & Social Challenges
Week 7: Kindness, Empathy & Understanding Others
Week 8: Fun Review & Game Challenge
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Confidence & Conversation Club: Social Skills Games | Small Online Class for Ages 11-13 This social skills class builds confidence and communication through guided conversation and fun games like Kahoot, Blooket, and Gimkit. Each class will begin with a question for students to share a moment that made them proud this week.
05/08/2026
🚨 BIG NEWS for parents & learners! 🚨
Outschool just brought back PAY-PER-CLASS or you can still join with subscriptions… and honestly, this is a total game-changer 🙌
That means MORE flexibility, LESS commitment, and the ability to try classes without stress 💡
✨ Want your child to build confidence, social skills, and real-life communication skills in a fun, engaging way?
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04/17/2026
Regina Holloway - Outschool Teacher School Counselor--Specialist Educational Psychology and Counselor Education | 7 upcoming classes
04/05/2026
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Social Skills Class for Teens: Build Confidence, Conversation & Friendships | Small Online Class for Ages 13-17 This social skills class for teens ages 13–16 builds confidence, improves communication, and supports emotional growth through real-life scenarios, group discussion, and practical tools for making friends and handling social challenges.
04/01/2026
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Does your teen or tween:
✔️ Overthink every conversation?
✔️ Freeze when someone teases them?
✔️ Get left out and not know why?
✔️ Shut down when they’re frustrated?
School teaches academics.
I teach the skills that make friendships actually work.
In my live, interactive social skills classes, students learn how to:
✨ Start and end conversations confidently
✨ Handle teasing without escalating
✨ Accept “no” without a meltdown
✨ Manage strong emotions
✨ Speak up without feeling awkward
✨ Build real, lasting friendships
Parents consistently share that their children look forward to class each week and genuinely enjoy the engaging, interactive format. Even shy or introverted students feel comfortable participating — and kids with past social struggles gain meaningful confidence.
This isn’t a lecture.
It’s discussion, games, role-play, real-life practice, and real growth.
I’ve taught 7,000+ students, and I see it every session:
The quiet student starts speaking up.
The anxious student tries something brave.
The frustrated student learns control.
Comment INFO and I’ll send details
or grab a seat here 👉 [Your Outschool Link]
Let’s raise confident humans. 💛
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