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Some preschoolers are social butterflies while others prefer to play alone. Whether your child can jump right into various social situations or they struggle to be friendly, you can help your preschooler make friends.
How does your child socialize?
Observe your child in different social situations such as at a park with strangers, in a small group of children with which they are familiar, or in large crowds. Does your child behave differently than normal in certain situations? Maybe your child has a tough time starting a conversation, or they may feel anxious when surrounded by many people. Once you can see any areas of weakness, then you can begin addressing them.
How can you help?
- Be a good role model. The way you interact with friends, neighbors, or even the checker at the grocery store can be a learning opportunity for your preschooler.
- Role play at home. Practice how to introduce yourself or invite someone to play.
- Get acclimated ahead of time. If you know certain situations tend to make your child more introverted, help them prepare. When you have an upcoming play date at a park, visit the park ahead of time. If you plan to sign your child up for a sport, visit the baseball field or gymnasium before the first practice. A familiar place can make your child feel more confident.
- Create opportunities for your child to socialize by organizing a play date, inviting a neighbor to play in the yard, or asking the new sports team over to the house for pizza. Make it exciting and rewarding to try new things and talk to new people. Inviting people over for food or to play with a new toy will hopefully encourage your preschooler to want to be social.
Be careful not to put too much of your own social expectations on your preschooler. Everyone is different! Some preschoolers are known by everyone in their class while others only have one or two close friends. Both are okay.
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