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They are twins and really just want to be with one another. Now they have started school, they are still together as they are in the same class. They need to join clubs and do activities on their own so they learn to manage with out one another.

No pressure on little one ms to make friends- they will do it in their own time, encouragement and positive praise goes along way

My Grandchild is a sociable little lad and makes friends very easily whether its long term friendships or even on days out where he makes friends with other kids and plays with them. My tip for him would be just be yourself.

Be thoughtful and kind but most importantly be yourself because others are drawn to genuine people. Goes for adults as well as kids

Be yourself. I know its a cliché, but it's true.

I go to most of his toddler groups and his gymkins club and always try to get him to pal up with the other little ones,if grandad plays with someone else he is soon by my side and when they are friends i have a breather !

First, listen and observe so you assess the situation and your grandchild's feelings correctly.

Second, either begin a conversation with another child yourself or suggest to your grandchild that another little boy/girl might like to have a go on their scooter, or bubble machine etc.

Third, don't force the issue. If they are too shy, suggest they might want to try another day.

Make sure you always include them in conversations even when very young and they can't contribute much. It then becomes quite normal to communicate and make friends - with both adults and other children

Take them to playgroup and get involved with the children and the grandchildren soon want to join in with the others

Be friendly and initiate conversations with others, encouraging your grandchild to do this too. Go to play areas etc where they can play and socialise

We encourage our grandson to share his toys whenever he goes places, he's pretty social anyway but always needs a little push to be generous with other children. He has a little bench in the garden too so he can host tea parties & invite a few friends round to play.

Chatting to neighbours and introducing GC when they visit. GC who stay during school holidays enjoy going on small local sports or craft projects and meet children there.
There are more likely to make friends at the nearby community centre than on an expensive activity week further away even if it has better facilities.

Going to playgroups and events in libraries. If they hear you chatting to other parents and children they often join in.

I took my grandson to a toddler group at the school he was due to start nursery at he made friends with those children which made the first day of school less scary and he seems to of stuck with them

I always praise my children when they do something good so they gain confidence and I find they are confident to chat to other children when we are at the park etc.

Take them to lots of places - playgroups, parks, soft play etc - where they can meet other children, and don't interfere too much!

l USED TO FIND MY CHILDREN JUST ONE NICE LITTLE GIRL TO COME HOME AND PLAY AND NOW MY DAUGHTERS DOING THE SAME FOR MY GRANDAUGHTER AS ITS A GREAT WAY TO MAKE A GOOD FRIEND FOR THEM FOR SCHOOL

Our granddaughters (5 and 6yrs) are sociable and good mixers anyway because of all the playgroups, nurseries etc available these days. However, I feel it equally important that they learn to value our friendships too.
We have two elderly neighbours - one 86yrs of age and the other a mere 81yrs of age. Our little ones visit them when we are on 'childcare' duties and appreciate them as Grandma's friends.
The 'oldies' love seeing the girls and the youngsters get to respect and acknowledge that there is an older generation who can be their friends too.

Always be willing to share in activities and toys!

take them to toddler groups

When my grandchildren are a bit reluctant to join in and play then I choose an activity I know they enjoy and start playing and sharing / chatting quietly with the other children. Very soon my grandchildren will start to join in too.

I think if the parents socialise with other families then the children find it easy to make friends. They won't like every other child they meet and thats OK, don't push their relationships, let them make them themselves and they will automatically attract children they like and get along with.

Playing games where children need to help one another or inviting children round and baking together.

Sleepovers & chidrens birthday parties are a good way of making new friends1

Don't interfere too much - making friends takes time and is not the same as playing together nicely. Just make sure the children your child mixes with are people you'd like them to be friends with