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Friendship

8 skills for kids ages 4–8.

Friendship
How to Help a 5-Year-Old Make Friends
Five-year-olds make friends through shared play, so give them chances to play with the same few kids again and again.
Ages 4–6New
Friendship
Teaching a 4-Year-Old to Take Turns
Teach turn-taking with short, visible turns: use a sand timer, say "my turn, your turn" out loud, and practice in games with clear turns like rolling a ball or simple board games.
Ages 3–5New
Friendship
Teaching Kids How to Join In Play
Joining play is a skill: watch what the group is doing, get close, then join with a related idea or a simple question like "Can I play?" or "Can I be the dog?" Practice these steps at home, and teach your child what to do if the answer is no.
Ages 4–7New
Friendship
Teaching Kids to Say Sorry and Mean It
A real apology has three parts kids can learn: say what you did, say sorry, and offer to fix it ("I knocked your tower.
Ages 4–7New
Friendship
When a Best Friend Won't Play With Your Child
Young children's friendships shift often, and losing a best friend can hurt a lot.
Ages 4–7New
Friendship
When Your 5-Year-Old Is Bossy With Friends
Bossiness at five often comes from big ideas, wanting control, or not yet knowing how to compromise.
Ages 4–6New
Friendship
When Your Child Says "Nobody Likes Me"
When a child says "nobody likes me," start by listening, not reassuring.
Ages 4–7New
Friendship
When Your Kindergartener Plays Alone at Recess
Playing alone at recess isn't always a problem.
Ages 4–7

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