Fatherly
 
Sep 23, 2022
 

The importance of a child’s friendships can’t be overstated. Parents might assume that kids make friends as naturally as the breath in and out. After all, kids on a playground will often just coalesce in playfull groups without provocation. But while kids can make friends, they might not know how to make new friends. It’s important to help them learn the skills, as every school friend a child makes represents an important aspect of their development. When it comes to making friends, dads in particular often play an outsized role. Here’s how to make the most of it.
 
FRIENDSHIP
 
How Do Kids Learn To Make Friends? They Look To Dad
 
By teaching them how to play and offering a particular kind of emotional and social support, dads are crucial to pave the way for kids’ friendships — if we let them. 
 
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Friendship, in many ways, determines who we become.
 
 
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ADVICE
 
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WHAT’S THE DEAL?
 
30 Years Ago, Seinfeld Dropped A Deeply Underrated And Utterly Perfect Episode
 
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SWEET DREAMS
 
How To Optimize A Lullaby For Maximum Sleepiness
 
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SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS
 
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