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I now have a dramatic image of a granny throwing children into a nursery and leaving smartly before they object!

( I'd never heard of trajectoring anyone or anything, so I checked a dictionary - trajectory - noun - the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces. )

I find the best way is to trajectory them to baby groups and nursery's from a young age so they learn to socialise and as they get older regularly take them to see family or friends children so they learn how to get along with others

Encourage them to talk about anything.

Offer to have a playday together or if all else fails McDonalds

I always tell them just to be themselves, be kind to other children and help them if you can, be social, not shy, and have fun .x

Encourage them to smile, be friendly and, most importantly to share with others!

I would say confidence is key, building confidence will enable your grandchild to make friends easily. Just as long as they know a friendship is based on trust they will be fine.

I find that you only need to take them to the places with other children and they will just do what seems fun - play with each other

Introduce them to your friends grandchildren. It's really good for them to meet kids who go to different schools and build relationships away from all the school dramas.

take them to play parks and soft play areas also meet up with friends with grankids too

With my grandchildren like my children I encouraged them to bring their friends home after school for tea, it gives them social skills and teaches them to share their toys etc, they love it their friends love it it gives other mums a little break and I love seeing them play with their friends

Take them to places where they can do activities and interact with other children their age

My grandson has always made friends by going out with a football.Children soon make a beeline to him wanting to join in a kickabout.Fortunately he loves football and is very good at it.

Let them interact with other kids by themselves in the playground without following them every step

Encourage children to join in activities with other children e.g. at the library, after school, swimming lessons

Just get them into the habit of asking children if they would like to play.

Show your child how they can be a good friend by role modeling this yourself when out and about with them by waving to people, being friendly, giving compliments etc. Discuss with the child after encounters that it's nice to have friends and that it makes you happy talking to others.

Help them with their confidence.After school clubs and sports classes

For older children, make sure they have several different friendship groups eg. school, neighbours, sports/hobbies & scouting/Girlguiding. If they fall out with one group of friends they have others to help support them until they (invariably) "make up".

They need you as a friend just as much as you need them as a friend.

Create a circle of friends by encouraging playtime with a few neighborhood children. Invest in some quality time and snacks, and you'll cultivate friendships that may stay with your child throughout high school, maybe even for life.

take them to lots of toddler groups where they can mix with other kids

Encourage but not push as some children take longer to to feel comfortable around other children.

Take them to places that they can meet new people