Improving a Child's Social Skills and Relationships with Peers and how you can help

1. Communicate and Listen

1.1. Talking and Listening with a child builds trust

1.2. Trust provides a safe environment and secure attachment for the child; which helps build a positive and healthy social relationship.

2. Interaction and Engaging in Activities: Play and Have fun with the child

2.1. Children learn and develop social skills in their environment, therefore parents or teachers who actively engage in an activity with the child in a positive matter will evidently teach that child how to interact with another person or group.

2.2. Children will learn how to share and get along with another person.

3. Provide ways and opportunities for children to play and interact with peers

3.1. Creates an opportunity to build friendships. Engaging in friendships that are positive can provide a child the feeling of acceptance and promote prosocial behaviors.

3.2. Having direct interaction with their peers allows them to practice and improve their social skills.