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Shyness

A tendency to feel cautious or uneasy in new social situations.

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Why some children struggle to make friends

Why some children struggle to make friends

Friendship begins with repeated practice To understand why some children struggle, it helps to see how children make friends in the first place. Friendship is usually built through repeated small exchanges: noticing another child, joining play, responding to bids for attention, taking turns, and recovering after disagreement. These steps sound simple to adults, but for […]