Helping Children Build Friendships

Send us Fan Mail Making friends can feel exciting, awkward, scary, and overwhelming for young children. In this episode of the LULUBUGS Parent Podcast, we talk about how parents can help children build the confidence and social skills they need to connect with others. We discuss: • Why making friends can feel difficult for young children • How parents can help without forcing an interaction • Teaching kids how to introduce themselves • Helping children find common interests with other kids • Encouraging kids to ask someone to play • Building confidence in social situations • What to do when another child does not want to play • Helping children understand that friendships take practice Making friends is a skill children can learn. With simple guidance, patience, and opportunities to practice, parents can help their kids feel more comfortable connecting with others. Subscribe to the LULUBUG Podcast for Parents for conversations about childhood development, big feelings, behavior, learning, and practical ways to support your child. Watch more from LULUBUG: LULUBUG’s Garden: https://www.youtube.com/@LulubugsGarden More LULUBUG Podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@LulubugsPodcastForParents Follow LULUBUG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lulubugspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lulubugspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593967364918 Website: https://www.lulubugsgarden.com/ #ParentingPodcast #ChildDevelopment #BigFeelings