Top tips to help your shy child to make friends

Many kids may dread going back to school because it's time to study and do homework again. However, for a shy child, meeting new kids can be just as challenging as having to study.

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Tips from more4kids

families families - 13 months ago

  • Don’t label your children as shy
  • Be a good role model
  • Practice together
  • Give your children a chance to grow
  • Encourage their unique interests
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5 more tips

families families - 13 months ago
  1. Give warm up time. 
  2. Encourage eye contact. 
  3. Rehearse social situations. 
  4. Practice skills with younger peers. 
  5. Arrange one-on-one play opportunities to build social confidence.
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How to help your child make friends

families families - 13 months ago
  • Keep playdates small. 
  • Keep playdates short. 
  • Plan ahead. 
  • Get involved. 
  • Get a schedule, then get going. 
  • Be a playdate yourself. 
  • Consider getting a pet. 
  • See how others do it. 
  • Have your own friends over. 
  • Try not to expect too much. 
  • Get help if you sense a real problem.

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How to Help Your Shy Child Make Friends

families families - 13 months ago

 

What to Do

  • Let your child know you understand 
  • Meet with your child's teacher
  • Encourage your child to join after school clubs and activities
  • Invite other children to come over for visits and sleepovers
  • Volunteer at your child's school
  • Host a party
  • Help your child list questions
  • Discourage too much solitary time along 

What NOT to Do

  • Don't lecture
  • Don't do everything for your child  

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