Seven effective tips for making new friends at school. Starting school or a new school can be difficult, try these methods to ensure you have friends and are happy.

Tip # 1.  Never say NO. Say yes to any invitation, be in new or old friends. You’ll be seen as flexible and open to new ideas.

Tip # 2. Good friends take time, so don’t be too eager. Try and stay flexible and don’t expect too much, too soon.

Tip # 3. Remember we are all different; your kids will not always want to do or be the same as the next one.

Tip # 4. Be positive, avoid showing grumpy emotions. If you can’t say anything good to or about friends, best tip is to shut-up.

Tip # 5. New or old friends want to hear and talk about themselves. This is a fact and working it is tremendous discipline to crack – get the kids to start young!

Tip # 6. Watch others who seem to make friends easily. Learn by observation.

Tip # 7. Treat friends how you want to be treated.

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