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Let them mix with other children and then stay out of it unless there is real physical bullying. Part of having a friend is the falling out and the making up.

I take my grand-daughter to parks, farms, soft play centres etc. and more often than not she will pair up with another child or children. If they go to places where there are other children, they naturally gravitate to each other.

has not been a problem so far,daisy seems to attract nice people

Let them be themselves but show how good it is to make freinds by mixing with others reading stories about children and freinds but most of all encourage but don't push they will make freinds at their own pace .

Mixing with other children from an early age, encourage them to join in with others, talk to them about their friends.

My DD taught my DGD to introduce herself to new children and although only 3 she seems to have a lot of friends at nursery. She has always been taken to toddler groups so maybe that is why she is very chatty and sociable. Supervised play dates are another way to get children together.

encourage them to join group activities and team sports

Teaching them to share their toys and be kind to others.

I think its important to teach them empathy and thoughful of other childrens feelings. When we take Josh out, we encourage him to play with children who might be being left out.

Have Family Get Togethers and invite all their cousins over - guaranteed chaos but they have great fun all together and they see the adults chatting away so follow the example x

Taking grandson out to the park, soft play centre etc where there are lots of other children. Also having other children visit us at home and vice versa

Build their confidence and let them see you interacting with others. They'll pick up on how you are socially and follow suit, even if it's just at the shops or at a cafe.
Baby groups do help children to mix with others of the same age and teach them how to play in harmony. Sometimes there are clashes but I do believe it's the best way for children to learn.

Have simple conversation with them to teach them small talk! , like 'Hello ...., How are you today? I like your t-shirt, do you like my t-shirt? Shall we play paw patrol?'

give them plenty of opportuinites to mix with other children

Encourage your grandchild to make friends by being friendly yourself. With a good role model and opportunities for play dates at your home and theirs, making friends will be a natural part of growing up for your grandchild.

Give them a chance to meet other children. Soft play, parks etc

I think it is important to try to instil and measure of self-confidence into children but also to make them aware that it's ok to be different and that not everyone is the same.

If you teach them to treat others as they expect to be treated, they can't go wrong. My parents and grandparents didn't do anything to help me make friends leave it to them, unless you see a problem.

Have an open house policy. When my granddaughter plays outside the front door is left open. Neighbourhood children wander in and out at will. Granddaughter runs in and gets a bunch of ice lollies out of the freezer and shares them around.

When our GC visit we get them involved with our neighbouring children by organising games such as "what's the Time Mr wolf", " hide and seek", where they all join in, the children then become familiar and are welcome in their own games.

Teach them to listen to others, as well as to speak; give as well as take; be fun and enthusiastic; be non-judgemental and open to new ideas and start new conversations with a question and a smile.

Take them to places where there are other kids their age and tell them how fabulous they are so why wouldn't other kids wouldnt want to be their friends

I set up play dates with children similar ages, go to places where children are. I show my DS me chatting and being friendly and saying hello etc

Read a book together and ask both children questions about the pictures.
Tell child to go up to other child and say Hello, what's your name?
Invent a story in the playground and get another child to join in e.g we go to Mouseland, let's find Minnie

Teaching them that they must share and think of other people. This may be difficult as children do tend to be self centred but they can learn.