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AD: Making new friends can feel stressful and daunting even as an adult so it is easy to understand why children may find it difficult to navigate the world of friendships and finding good ones. Young children often find making friendships difficult due to the amount of communication and understanding they need to make, but this can be a lot easier on kids if they’re shown how to socialise over time. It’s a slow but rewarding process that will teach your child how to make friends from their own age group and become more confident in doing so.
There are a number of reasons why making friends is so important including social skills, mental health reasons, and for their own well-being. If you think your child may be struggling here are some top tips from this boarding school in Wales.