Most kids don’t know how to make a friend. They may be shy, too loud, brag, or try too hard. If your child wants friends but doesn’t know how to make them, look inside.
"A cheerful friend is like a sunny day spreading brightness all around."
- John Lubcock
The Family Meeting
Teach your child how to make friends within the family meeting.
Let’s say your child has a basketball and sees some neighbor kids but doesn’t know how to approach them. Discuss with your child how to ask them to play.
- Talk about why he must look cheerful
- Instruct him to smile
- Ask him what he’d say
- Tell him call out to the kids in a loud clear voice
- Role-play together how to make friends with them
Use the family meeting to teach your kids social skills. When kids discuss and role-play how to make friends, they’ll be prepared. Enjoy watching them become friendly children. You’ll be teaching them an important skill for life. They’ll be happy and confident too.
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