Making Friends!

Making friends can be tough, even for adults! Some people seem to have a harder time making friends than others do. If your preschooler is having a hard time, don't panic, there are things that you can do to help them make friends.

• Set up a play date in your own home, where they feel most comfortable at.
• Help them prepare for their play date. Before the guests arrive they can pick out some fun games and other things they would like to play.
• Help them put away any really special items that they just aren't willing to share. (I think we all have things that we don't want to share.)
• Help them to learn what it means to be a good host and make sure their friends are having fun. (smiling, laughing, etc.) 
• Listen in during the play date and help them settle any arguments in an appropriate way. 
• After the play date recall the events and talk about what being a good friend means and the ways that your child did fantastic and the things that they could work on. 

For more information on making friends in Preschool you can visit these sites:
 Preschool Friendships
Help Making Friends