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]]>After becoming a parent, it’s likely you’ll gravitate toward people who are going through the same thing. That’s why it’s a good idea to join new parent groups where you can meet other parents. By doing so, you can also expand your kids’ social circle because you can organize playdates with your new friends.
When you’re a busy parent, your time is extremely limited, and you can’t afford to waste it on things you don’t actually enjoy. That’s why you should focus on doing activities that will introduce you to people with shared interests, whether it’s attending a painting course or joining a hiking group.
You’ll have to step outside of your comfort zone to make friends as an adult and start thinking outside the box. Meeting people online, through Facebook groups and apps like Bumble BFF is becoming increasingly popular. You can also reach out to other “lonely” parents during sports practices, play dates at the parks, and school drop-offs.
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]]>Your child is upset, so of course you want to fix it. However, depending on the nature of the falling out, there isn’t always a quick fix. Make sure to listen to your child, and try to establish the facts. If they are very visibly upset about an incident, let them calm down and talk about something else until they are ready to tell you about what happened. Making notes might help you work things out, and you can also repeat statements back to your child to make sure you’ve got their versions of events correct. Unless the incident is entirely unrelated to school, or very minor, it is worth letting your child’s teacher know about it. This will let the teacher keep an eye on any incidents at school, and may also prevent further incidents as the teacher can make sure certain children don’t sit next to each other.
Especially when children are younger, falling out and friendship issues can seem minor, as children squabble over seemingly insignificant things. It is really important to show your child that you are taking their concerns seriously. Firstly, this will reassure them that adults are willing to fix a problem that, to them at least, seems very serious. Secondly, if and when your child comes to you with a more serious problem, they will trust you with the facts because they know that you’ve got their back. Repeat phrases such as “I’m listening to you”, and “I hear what you’re saying”. Explain what you’re going to do to try and fix the issue, whether this is talking with the parents of another child, or meeting with your child’s teacher.
If your child is going through a rocky patch with a friend, listen to them and take them seriously, but also advise them branch out and play with other children. This will make them feel happier, as they will have more positive interactions with a wider range of children, and it will also mean that if the original friendship can’t be repaired, your child has other social options.
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]]>You can give your only child a push in the right direction by encouraging them to be friendly and outgoing when hanging out with other children.
Having your kid join playdates is a great way to help them socialize outside of school hours. Reach out to other moms to see if they’re interested in organizing playdates and helping your kid find new friends.
Don’t simply rely on other moms to organize playdates because they’re a pretty reciprocal thing. Be ready to take initiative and organize fun activities yourself to help your little one expand their social circle.
Singing your only child for group activities, such as sports, drama, and dance classes, is a great way to teach them how to become a team player and expand their horizons.
You should also consider exploring family-friendly events in your local community where your kid can mingle with other children, such as pumpkin patches, ice skating, board game nights, museum visits, and more.
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]]>The post Best Ways to Make New Friends as a Busy Parent appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>After becoming a parent, it’s likely you’ll gravitate toward people who are going through the same thing. That’s why it’s a good idea to join new parent groups where you can meet other parents. By doing so, you can also expand your kids’ social circle because you can organize playdates with your new friends.
When you’re a busy parent, your time is extremely limited, and you can’t afford to waste it on things you don’t actually enjoy. That’s why you should focus on doing activities that will introduce you to people with shared interests, whether it’s attending a painting course or joining a hiking group.
You’ll have to step outside of your comfort zone to make friends as an adult and start thinking outside the box. Meeting people online, through Facebook groups and apps like Bumble BFF is becoming increasingly popular. You can also reach out to other “lonely” parents during sports practices, play dates at the parks, and school drop-offs.
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]]>The post How to Support Your Child Through Friendship Issues appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Your child is upset, so of course you want to fix it. However, depending on the nature of the falling out, there isn’t always a quick fix. Make sure to listen to your child, and try to establish the facts. If they are very visibly upset about an incident, let them calm down and talk about something else until they are ready to tell you about what happened. Making notes might help you work things out, and you can also repeat statements back to your child to make sure you’ve got their versions of events correct. Unless the incident is entirely unrelated to school, or very minor, it is worth letting your child’s teacher know about it. This will let the teacher keep an eye on any incidents at school, and may also prevent further incidents as the teacher can make sure certain children don’t sit next to each other.
Especially when children are younger, falling out and friendship issues can seem minor, as children squabble over seemingly insignificant things. It is really important to show your child that you are taking their concerns seriously. Firstly, this will reassure them that adults are willing to fix a problem that, to them at least, seems very serious. Secondly, if and when your child comes to you with a more serious problem, they will trust you with the facts because they know that you’ve got their back. Repeat phrases such as “I’m listening to you”, and “I hear what you’re saying”. Explain what you’re going to do to try and fix the issue, whether this is talking with the parents of another child, or meeting with your child’s teacher.
If your child is going through a rocky patch with a friend, listen to them and take them seriously, but also advise them branch out and play with other children. This will make them feel happier, as they will have more positive interactions with a wider range of children, and it will also mean that if the original friendship can’t be repaired, your child has other social options.
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]]>The post 5 Best Ways to Help an Only Child Socialize With Other Kids appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>You can give your only child a push in the right direction by encouraging them to be friendly and outgoing when hanging out with other children.
Having your kid join playdates is a great way to help them socialize outside of school hours. Reach out to other moms to see if they’re interested in organizing playdates and helping your kid find new friends.
Don’t simply rely on other moms to organize playdates because they’re a pretty reciprocal thing. Be ready to take initiative and organize fun activities yourself to help your little one expand their social circle.
Singing your only child for group activities, such as sports, drama, and dance classes, is a great way to teach them how to become a team player and expand their horizons.
You should also consider exploring family-friendly events in your local community where your kid can mingle with other children, such as pumpkin patches, ice skating, board game nights, museum visits, and more.
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