I'm worried if my child will make friends at school

20 Feb 2024 · 1 min
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In this short YouTube advice segment, the speaker addresses parents' common worry about whether their child will make friends when starting school or nursery. She explains that friendships naturally develop over time, especially for younger children, and that some kids take longer to warm up. The core recommendation is to focus on building the child's confidence and independence—encouraging them to volunteer, raise their hand to ask questions, and share personal facts—rather than obsessing over immediate friendships. The speaker reassures parents that friendships will follow these confidence-building steps. She also offers a downloadable guide with practical strategies for preparing children for school and fostering friendships, inviting viewers to request it via a message.

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