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Making Friends
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When your child was a baby, his "friends" were most likely the children of your friends or babies in his playgroup (a classic case of proximity yielding friendship). Children don't start choosing their friends until they are at least 2 1/2 years old -- prior to that, kids are probably having trouble understanding themselves, let alone figuring out another toddler.
Once your child starts making friendly overtures toward a boy in his daycare or the girl he sees most afternoons at the park, help him foster that burgeoning friendship, suggests Janis Keyser, co-author of "Becoming the Parent You Want to Be." Introduce yourself to the parent and set up a playdate. (Keep in mind, should your children hit it off, this parent is going to be a part of your life as well.)...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics says that school-age children have about five close friends. Girls tend to have closer more intimate relationships while boys maintain a larger circle of friends. Kids like to choose friends that are similar to them in temperament. You might notice how your child's friend has so much in common with your son or daughter. As your kids grow their friendships will grow and evolve and they might have the same best friend forever or a new best friend every week. Either way, help your child foster their friendships by being supportive of them and getting to know their friends. Your interest in their friendships will give them the confidence to make more friends.
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April 10, 2008
Friend of Foe
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