There is a time when your children can’t get enough of their friends, and you have to drag them back in the house.
But there can also be times when your child does not have many or any worthy friends and are struggling to make new ones.
Well, there are certain ways in which you can encourage them to meet new kids and develop beautiful friendships.
Having friends is not just for fun, friendship can improve a child’s communication skills, creativity, knowledge, and other good qualities like empathy, caring and sharing.
Although some children are naturally social, shyness can be a barrier for other kids in developing friendships, but it’s “one of the things we can really help children overcome,” says Gail Gross, Ph.D., a psychologist and child development expert in Houston, Texas.
There’s no need to turn your child into a social butterfly, but helping him feel more socially confident? Absolutely possible, Dr. Gross says.
Teach your child the skills that will help him become more confident and comfortable making friends.
