PARENTING IDEAS
How to help your child be a good friend
Winnie the Pooh once said that “a day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey inside,” and my bet is that when he said this, that he wasn't talking about any friend, he was talking about a good friend.
Being a good friend and knowing what a good friend entails is an integral component of friendship. Research says that kids start making meaningful friendships from around the age of four and from that point onwards, friendships will contribute to their wellbeing, learning, confidence and mental health.
But understanding what a good friend is can be tricky, so here are some strategies you can use to help explain what being a good friend means to your child and how they can be one.
