In your child’s world friends come and go in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately, kids can be cruel and when your child tells you she has no friends or that Suzy doesn’t like her anymore, it can be heartbreaking for parents to hear. The good news is that there are things a parent can do to help their child make friends whether they attend a Brookline-based preschool or any other Boston area childcare program or daycare center.
While all children want friends, some children might need additional help from parents when it comes to making friends with their peers. First on the list is to provide opportunities for socializing. Play dates, outings, or signing up for group activities like ballet class, art class, or karate encourage cooperation and friendship with others outside the classroom setting.
When parents are friendly toward others, children pick up on these social cues themselves and are more likely to emulate their parent’s behavior. This doesn’t mean you have to win the extrovert of the year award however, it only means that smiling, saying hello, and chatting with other parents can go a long way toward teaching your child about being social and making friends at his Brookline preschool or other Boston area childcare center.
