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Friendships are so important for children; friends not only offer a playmate, but they can become someone to help them solve problems, a trusted ally who will listen to their fears, and try out new ideas with them. Our sponsor, Gymboree wants to know about the importance of friendship!
Gymboree has a new line of clothing, Dinotrux that my kids are loving (you’ll see them wearing them in the photos below), and they have now found the show and I couldn’t be happier to let them watch it during their screen time (read how I learned to set out screen time rules).
Dinotrux is DreamWorks Animation’s first all-new original series that combines dinosaurs and trucks! It’s funny but also gives a valuable message about cooperation and friendship that my kids may need to learn a little more about (don’t they all at this age?).
Lorien is a regular contributor here at hands on : as we grow and is going to share her expertise on making friends. She has four kids ranging from 2 to 12 and has recently moved basically across the country (not quite, but a few states away), the kids had to leave friends behind and have had the experience of learning how to make new friends from scratch.
Making friends is so hard! I find it hard myself as an adult. I’m taking Lorien’s tips to heart. Because… (here’s Lorien)
We all want our kids to have friends!
One of the greatest joys in life is watching my kids develop deep and lasting friendships.
But the road to those friendships is not always smooth. My kids have been lucky; we lived in the same small city for most of their lives and they had grown up being friends with my friend’s children. Sure they made friends outside of those circles as well, but I never had to think much about helping them make friends.
Then we moved to another state!
We kept in touch with our friends back home (in this era of social media and video calls it was easy to do), however, I knew that my kids needed to make new friends too!
I have spent the last year thinking about friendship and helping my kids make new friends.
Two parts to helping kids make friends
All of which led me to realize that there are really two parts to helping kids make friends: giving them the social tools to play well with others and enter a group of kids who are playing, and creating opportunities to make friends.
To help your kids learn the social skills they need to make and keep friends try these strategies listed by age:
Introduce Prosocial Skills Toddlers and Preschoolers
Introduce prosocial skills such as sharing and turn taking. This doesn’t mean you have to immediately force your child to give up a toy just because someone else wants it, but you can help them understand that others want to play too.
Narrate what’s happening when another child wants a turn with an item.
“I see that Sara wants to play cars too. Can you choose a car to share with her?”
“Bobby wants to have a turn on the rocking horse can he use it when you are finished?”
Model empathy. Toddlers and preschoolers are not naturally empathetic, but they benefit from and learn empathy when it is modeled by caregivers.
Set up opportunities for parallel play such as duplicate tools in a sandbox, creating an opportunity to play side by side without the stress of collaborating.
Play with your child and their friends, guiding the play and helping to resolve conflicts as they arise.
Find opportunities for your child to play with kids who are slightly older and who have more well-developed skills for playing together.
Help your child learn to introduce themselves and ask “Can I play too?”.
Continue to Help 4-6 Year Olds Develop Prosocial Skills
Children at this stage may seem to have these skills one moment and completely lack them the next. Just keep gently reminding them, modeling the skills yourself when possible.
Introduce and model conflict resolution. Be wary of always solving their problems for them, instead offer possible solutions and let them choose what they would like to try. Then help put their solutions into action.
Help your child and their friends to come up with a plan for sharing toys and materials. Some examples might be each child plays with an item for a set amount of time and when the timer goes off they trade. Singing a particular song such as the ABC’s as a means for taking turns on the swing.
Teach some helpful scripts such as:
“I want to play too, can we find a way share?”
“Can I use that when you are finished?”
“Can we trade?”
Teach your child set boundaries with others. It is reasonable to want others not to hurt you.
Teach them to be specific. It is usually more successful to say “don’t push me” than simply yelling “STOP!”.
Show them how to join a group of children by asking what they are playing and if they can play too. Occasionally help them come up with prompts for entering another child’s play, for instance if a group of kids are playing astronauts suggest that your child ask if they can be an alien or mission control as a means of joining the game.
Celebrate Older Kids Interests and Friendships
Help your child celebrate their interests whether it’s dolls, trucks, fairies or dinosaurs, we all gravitate towards friends who share our interests.
Help them broaden their interests; you never know what you might like or who you might meet trying out something new!
Keep offering opportunities for them to meet new people.
When you see a friendship blossoming support it but don’t force it. Older children need to have ownership over their friendships.
Don’t meddle in their friendships (unless you suspect that there is something harmful going on). Keep asking questions and demonstrate your interest but don’t offer advice unless they ask.
You don’t have to be friends with the parent’s of your children’s friends, it’s great when it works out that way, but it’s okay to just be acquaintances.
You can support your children’s friendships by creating shared experiences; have their friends over for dinner, make a craft or play games.
6 Great Ways to Meet New Friends
Take advantage of public spaces such as parks, pools, and libraries.
If you have young children, join a playgroup.
Create or join a group of local parents on social media to create group outings such as trips to the zoo, playdates at the park, or movies at the theater.
Have your child participate in a sport, it doesn’t even have to be a team sport like soccer or baseball, martial arts and gymnastics work just as well for meeting friends.
Help your child join a club, whether it’s chess, sewing, robotics, or scouts; they will be bound to meet other like-minded individuals.
Go to community events where you can meet other families like Gymboree’s in store event, September, 12th 2015 where they will be celebrating their new line of clothing featuring characters from DreamWorks new animated series Dinotrux!
Get a sneak-peek at Dinotrux and create your own Dinotrux world using DreamWorks COLOR app. You’ll also have a chance to enter to win a Dinotrux shopping spree at Gymboree.
RSVP now to join in the excitement!
Enter to win a $75 gift card to Gymboree!
Before you head off with your kids to make new friends, enter to win a $75 gift card to Gymboree so you can grab some of these new Dinotrux shirts the kids are wearing (or anything else at the store)!
Enter to win by answering the following in the comments:
Tell us your favorite way to make new friends!
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This sweepstakes runs from 8/31/2015 – 9/12/2015 and ends at midnight CST. Ends just in time for the Gymboree in-store event! RSVP here.
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Fiona Anderson says
My best way to make friends are asking them to about them selves and they will be interested in u when they are in trouble they will call you and they will always appreciate you
Fiona Anderson says
My favorite way to make friends are talking to them and ask them about them selves so f
They now that you want to be there friend
Rebecca says
I like to make new friends by getting involved in a church. That way my new friends are like-minded! We move every 2 to 4 years because my husband’s in the Navy so I have to do this often!
brittani adams says
Random meetings at places we go to, so we automatically have something in common!
Nikki D. says
https://twitter.com/NikkiDCincy/status/642868570603565056
Nikki D. says
By joining a sport/club/activity I enjoy.
Karrie says
Having a get together and inviting my friend’s friends to join us
Cheryl B. says
https://twitter.com/arress83/status/642823285797851136
Cheryl B. says
I like to make new friends by being outgoing and not afraid to be the first to be friendly.
claire says
inviting people over
amanda sakovitz says
tweet
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/642737835011887104
amanda sakovitz says
I like meeting new friends through the gym.
tina reynolds says
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/642729645096349696
tina reynolds says
My favorite way is too ask them to come over for some food ;)
Leeann says
I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/squishy930/status/642693522320171008
Leeann says
I’m going to be honest. I haven’t made a friend in 10 years. I feel that add I get older, I don’t have the time or energy. I have a friend, and she is the best friend a girl could have. I am happy with that.
Holly Lawson says
https://twitter.com/brianmsc1/status/642521123024949248
Holly Lawson says
My favorite way to make new friends is to join a class that I enjoy like painting or cooking. You get to know people that have the same interests!
Desiree says
My favorite way to make new friends is through existing friends! They do after all have similar interests and that it is why they are your friends to begin with. Therefore, some of those same interests may be shared with some of their close friends. Then, it is fun to hang out with everyone in the group!
CR Williams says
Tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysweetiepie/status/642486550681378816
CR Williams says
I love to make new friends on social media!
Ann says
Normally, I meet my best friends through work. One of them I’ve been friends with for over 20 years.
Ale says
By modeling the behavior for my kids. When we go somewhere new, I ask their name and ask a simple question. Kids are always watching.
Michelle S says
Volunteer at my child’s school.
wendy browne says
https://twitter.com/WendyWendy77581/status/642398056403587075
wendy browne says
I make friends by offering food. Everyone likes snacks.
richelle bowers says
I just introduce myself
Wehaf says
We like to approach new people and ask them to join us!
Pam C. says
Our favorite way to make new friends is to simply approach someone new and say “Hello” rather than always sitting beside the same person every week/time.
Allison says
We like to meet new friends at the park in our neighborhood. Thanks so much for the chances to win.
liz l says
Saying Hi and complementing something- nice hair, skirt, etc
Amanda Whitley says
my favorite way to make friends is out in public somewhere fun that way you know they are fun people.
ellen casper says
https://twitter.com/usnamom2014/status/642128069898174464
ellen casper says
Our community pool is a great way to make friends.
mechele johnson says
Our favorite way of making new friends is attending a lot of cultural events. We are Native American and very involved in our culture. We love attending all the Indigenous events we can and meeting new friends from all walks of life and corners of the world. We have close friends from South America, a tiny island in Canada, all the way to New Zealand and beyond. Not to mention, our children are becoming quite knowledgeable about many Indigenous cultures besides just our own.
KT says
playing at a local park or story time at the library
Michelle murphy says
I make a lot of friends at the gym, and my kids have as well
Hilary says
I love to make new friends through other friends, so we can all hang out together.
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/641996135175979009
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B says
Attending your local library story hour
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
liz nieman says
At the park!
Missy Marie says
My tweet;
https://twitter.com/schutzme/status/641949178483097600
Missy Marie says
A great way to make friends is to go to a painting party at a local cafe. You can bring your own wine and pick a piece to paint. Good fun!!
ioana c. says
I set up play dates with her favorite class mates and with my coworkers with kids about the same age as my kids!
Kristie says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/kdonelson/status/641813568925659136
kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Kristie says
My favorite way to make new friends is to do an activity I enjoy with others – like basket weaving. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Belinda says
I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/mommato5boys/status/641753659991306241
mikebelindaconnor at hotmail dot com
Belinda says
I like to make new friends by joining play groups and mom’s groups like MOPS. I have met some incredible women this way and formed really close friendships!
mikebelindaconnor at hotmail dot com
AnnMarie J says
Playing outside–I just wish more kids did this, but it’s the best way!
Stephanie says
Our church and local library have been great spots to make connections with people for both me and my kids!
Kisa Johnson says
Here is my tweet – https://twitter.com/OhayoOkasan/status/641675435269488640
Kisa Johnson says
Going to the park is a great way to make new friends for younger kiddos! :3
Steph says
I think this is a great reason to join a Mommy and Me type class – you will have a shared interest in addition to similarly aged children, so it can help get the ball rolling for you to meet a new friend as well as your little one!
Ellie Wright says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/641671904584052740
Ellie Wright says
My favorite way to make new friends is through my kids’ sports activities. I’ve expanded my friends list tremendously through Little League baseball. And made some lifelong friendships also.
Daylyn Swanson says
I joined a MOPS group and my kids made friends during childcare and play dates
cynthia dawson says
my tweet: https://twitter.com/cindysweeps1/status/641611175826976769
cynthia dawson says
I try to be friendly and ask the person about themselves to get a conversation started.
Angela Saver says
My favorite way to meet new friends is by going to our kid’s activities & talking with other parents, & also meeting new friends while volunteering.
[email protected]
sheri anderson says
My favorite way to make friends is to smile and be interested in the other person and ask questions, thanks!
Danielle Jones says
tweeted the contest https://twitter.com/jonesfd28/status/641471331477921792
Danielle Jones says
We like to make new friends by going to community events such as egg hunts, or special activities that our local park offers for my sons age group. I find that if I take a step back and watch him he is more apt to introduce himself to others.
Maddy Woodward says
We like to meet new friends @ the park, baby/toddler events at the local library, & at My Little Gym!
Maddy Woodward says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/WoodyMaddy/status/641452661368229889
Blessie Nelson says
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/Bless_Eliz/status/641441580449030144
Blessie Nelson says
We try to make friends meeting other babies and moms at our local library!
Linda Kwolek says
And I twitted which is here by kwolek21. https://twitter.com/kwolek21/status/641388443440910336
Linda Kwolek says
My favorite way to make friends is to start with a complement and follow through with a suggestion that they help with a project of mine.
Tara O. says
Tweet link:
https://twitter.com/MrsOverby/status/641371201131163649
Tara O. says
My favorite way to make new friends is at our local library events!
Christine M says
tweeted the contest https://twitter.com/GreenMomHacks/status/641368726445682688
Christine M says
Going to the park is the best way!
Brittany says
Our favorite way to meet new friends is through church activities.
Raina Hood says
Our favorite place to make friends is wherever we go. The kids usually find someone to play with at the playground, at church, or at work with me.
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/641083602319470592
Debbie B says
Being involved in group activities is a great way to make friends
Amanda says
The chic fil a playspace! :)
Laura says
A great way to make a new friend is to give a sincere compliment!
Nina says
Favorite way to make friends is to go to playgroup!
amy says
my favorite way to make new friends is to bond over my/our children.
Michelle J. says
Sharing a favorite snack is a good start!
Ashley M says
Our favorite way to make friends is by going to the local park! We have made lots of friends that way!
Laura J says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/ilovemybeagle22/status/640956441277235200
Laura J says
Oh I have to say Carter has a hard time with making new friends as he is so shy! Last year in preschool the teachers tried to work on that and bring him out a bit. He is still very shy, but doing much better after some playdates this summer. He is so scared to start kindergarten tomorrow…hope he has a fabulous year!
Lauryn R says
https://mobile.twitter.com/Larescoe/status/640894017798930432
Jodi T says
We stay involved in activities so that my kids can meet kids with similar interests. I encourage my kids to go say hi to someone, that is usually all it takes to start something. It seems to be the same for adults ;)
Christine L says
I just talk to people whenever I get out of the house. the more people ypu talk to, the more you might find out you get along with.
Gina M says
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/640670943455617024
Gina M says
My favorite way to make new friends is by sharing a common interest.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
Alysia Dufraine says
Our favorite way to meet new friends is to go to the park
Annmarie W. says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/amweeks/status/640626673390645248
Annmarie W. says
I’ve made the nicest friends through the years, by being involved with/volunteering for my daughter’s swim teams!
Sheryl Puchalski says
I take my son to a very large city park. He loves picking up the trash, and he calls himself the “Litter Police.” So, I bought a few extra garbage grabbers and gloves, and whenever the other young children want to try it out, I ask their mom, and then off to helping and making new friends they go!
Jenn L says
My daughter says she likes to start slow and be nice to make new friends!
kj skib says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/KJSkib/status/640514344892149760
kj skib says
Our favorite way to meet new friends is to go to the local park and play with kids who are there that live in our neighborhood.
Diana B says
I make new friends by attending kids activities and talking to other parents
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/640341391734906880
Kelly D says
I like to make new friends by volunteering at my kid’s school.
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent) says
I like meeting new friends at parties!
Kimmy Ripley says
My daughter just started kindergarten and I am connecting with the other parents and getting involved by volunteering.
Heather sullivan says
Making new friends at the park or people i work with that have children!
Laurie Nykaza says
Were always making new friends through the work that I do.
Aqdas Ahmed says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/KrazyButafly2/status/640019977593073664
Aqdas Ahmed says
We attend community events at the library and other places to meet and make new friends
D Schmidt says
tweeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/639959504331907072
D Schmidt says
Our favorite way is by visiting the local library for storytime.
steve weber says
My favorite way to new make new friends is at work.
Tara R. says
We are a military family, and because of this move often. A fun way for us to make new friends is to scout out the playgrounds on base, join mom’s groups, and get to know our neighbors. Thanks for the giveaway, I love Gymboree!!
Mandy K. says
Our family makes new friends from signing up for different activities.
Denise A. says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/adamsdj6381/status/639750025107509248
Denise A. says
We met most of our friends through our children (parents of their friends and/or teammates). We used to joke that if our kids didn’t have any friends neither would we!
Julie says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/hbgarden/status/639627480983293953
Julie says
I meet people at school or at sporting groups. I introduce myself and we go from there:)
Michelle Parker says
You can make friends any place, but I think the easiest place is school, church, a play ground or your local community center.
Rebecca says
We have made new friends at church or homeschool groups.
Nancy says
I like to make new friends by joining new hobby groups.
Holly DeLeon says
https://twitter.com/HDeleon25/status/639609383240859649
Holly DeLeon says
I just talk to people. I ask how they are, what they think about the weather or whatever the topic of the day is (nothing too heavy). I just open the door to the conversation.
Teri says
Joining activities such as swimming lessons, dance classes, etc. is a great way for kids to make friends!
Natalia Gonzalez says
I make friends talking about activities on school and events.
Angela W says
https://twitter.com/angelababy2007/status/639569338094125056
Angela W says
We make new friends at social events, sporting events, neighborhood cookouts, church, etc.
Michelle C says
Tweet: http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/639568574491815937
Michelle C says
I like making friends with other parents that I meet at work!
Chelsea says
My son starts preschool this year amd we’re excited to meet the other kids in his class, as well as the parents. ?
MaryAnn says
https://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/639553652743475201
MaryAnn says
I make friends by talking with other parents at school functions and activities.
Pamela F says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/frosty8/status/639550966048514049
velder dixon says
social groups
Cassandra mccane says
We joined a playgroup to meet friends :)
Christina Cannon says
By joining/playing sports
Sarah Cool says
I love making new friends by going to y friends events like my friends family bbqs
Emily Acker says
Through family!
Lauryn R says
https://mobile.twitter.com/Larescoe/status/639481351549247488
Lauryn R says
I think joining a local moms group is a great way to make friends, for both kids and mommy!
Meghan Berdelle says
I think at the park or small social groups!
Marian says
Our favorite way to make friends is to go to events at our library, the playground and special functions held by our community :) In fact we have something coming up! Our local butterfly house is having a releasing event on Saturday and there will be lots activities for the kids. They’re really excited to go!
Dawn Monroe says
https://mobile.twitter.com/dawnmonroe83/status/639434804287655936
Dawn Monroe says
I tell our kids to talk to someone new everyday and if someone is having a bad day to do what you can to make it better.
Ashley Perry says
Our favorite way to make friends is through our homeschool group and going to the park once a week! My kids also join camps throughout the summer to meet new friends!!
https://twitter.com/Ashley22000988/status/639425842930667520
Carrie H. says
https://twitter.com/LittleFoxBlue/status/639410412031750145
Carrie H. says
We have met friends by being out and about in our neighborhood, walks & our numerous parks
Christy says
I love to make friends at church with the visitors. You never know when you will hit it off!
shelly peterson says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/639304982659887105
cshell090869 at aol dot com
shelly peterson says
My son makes new friends from playing in sports and at school.
cshell090869 at aol dot com
Colleen Maurina says
My little grandson joined a soccer team and has made some great friends! Even the parents have become friends!
Heidi Daily says
I’m a bit of an introvert, so I struggle with making new friends, but I’ve found the best way for me is in small parenting groups at my church.
Audra says
We make new friends at school and gymnastics practice
Anna Pry says
tweeted https://twitter.com/DaPryz/status/639202680276168705
Anna Pry says
by joining a club or other social group
[email protected]
Dana says
Through church and my local moms group!
Sara Theissen says
Probably Facebook! I’ve met a few good friends online.
Tabitha says
my favorite way to meet new friends is through my daughters school.
Some of her teachers were my teacher and some of her classmates parents went to school with me when we were kids! Making easy connections =)
Soo says
https://twitter.com/jltsmommy/status/639119524353212417
Soo says
I like taking my kids on outdoor play dates.
Amanda Z says
Offer a compliment and then start a conversation!
Ashley C says
I think the park or at school is the best place to make new friends :)
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
Sharill Yalisse says
I have met people from local online groups and have found great friends (the majority from the “family outdoors adventures” meet up group).
Sharill Yalisse says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/KiddoApproved/status/639098772836909056
Sharill Yalisse says
I have found that meeting people from local mommy groups with the same interests have been amazing! I have found some great friends from an “outdoor family adventures” meet up group in my area :)
latanya says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/639093982342082560
latanya says
we go to the park ymca, and try to go painting classes
Julie Lundstrom says
I tweeted today https://twitter.com/JulieIsaiahL/status/638988926116474880
Julie Lundstrom says
Doing things that you enjoy and start talking to others who enjoy the same thing. Finding something in common helps break the ice to developing a friendship.
Emily Endrizzi says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/MdotDrizzi/status/638914314351575040
Emily Endrizzi says
I make new friends when I’m out walking my dogs. That’s a super easy way to make friends.
Kate F. says
I like to meet people at work and church.
Kate says
I make lots of new friends by going to an outdoor boot-camp style workout and asking anybody around me their name.
Shanna says
Meeting people with other kids out doing things with their kids! Whether that be the park, or a indoor playground, meeting other moms who enjoy doing things with their children are the moms i love!
Megan Zuchowski says
I just try to be myself and be pleasant!
Laura A says
I am pretty shy, so I don’t think I have a magic way of making new friends. I am hoping that taking my son to activities will introduce him to some new people
Natalie says
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/638846641571778561
Natalie says
I love to make new friends by joining groups with interestes similar to my own, such as a running club.
CR Williams says
Tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysweetiepie/status/638830274902556672
CR Williams says
My favorite way to just have small talk and ask how are they doing.
ken ohl says
Be pleasant and say hello and look opening happy to engage with people
Pamela F says
My favorite way to make friends is to volunteer with a group or organization close to your heart, that way you will likely find friends with similar interests.
Ashley Morrow says
My tweet: https://twitter.com/Allie0289/status/638805697459810304
Ashley Morrow says
The best way to make friends is to join a club, group, or organization of interests. You’ll meet other people who are interested in the same things.
HS says
tweet https://twitter.com/kraftmaking/status/638784263966584832
HS says
Join sport event is our favorite way to make new friends.
amy pugmire says
tweet
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/638759895022473216
amy pugmire says
I love to make new friends while I am out doing fun activities with my kids.
GINA BLADES says
https://twitter.com/obeezer/status/638757123539668992
GINA BLADES says
I make new friends by complimenting people, smiling, asking ‘how are you?’, etc.
Karen Giasson says
I make friends by going up to them and introducing myself with a nice greeting.
Julie Matek says
My favorite way to make new friends are meeting the parents of the friends of my 5 yr old daughter; )
sandra says
joining some type of group activity like art class
Maribel Figueroa says
I always meet new friends by introducing myself and hear what the other person has to say I think thats very important.A smile is very important too
Dana Matthews says
I tweeted! @danadenay https://twitter.com/danadenay/status/638722276347768832
Dana Matthews says
My favorite way to make friends is to introduce myself to the people who participate in our parents’ group.
Jessica Jenkins says
https://twitter.com/jessicaj2104/status/638713449133002753
Jessica Jenkins says
I find that if you participate in hobbies you enjoy outside of home or internet you can make lifelong friends.
Kristin says
Tweeted https://twitter.com/kristinnw/status/638709337322582016
Kristin says
I make friends every time I walk my dog! It’s an easy way to meet people!
BeckyM says
I make friends with other parents in my kids sporting teams!
Robin Abrams says
We make friends by walking up talking to them at the parks and local events that our town has weekly
Laura Royal says
We love making new friends at local events and farmer’s market.
Ty says
Here is my tweet url. https://twitter.com/poisonsix9/status/638696407864639488
Ty says
My favorite way to make new friends is to introduce myself to someone in a setting of common interest.
nicole says
https://twitter.com/BTHM1/status/638693991215529984
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nicole says
go do an activity that you like, and you’re sure to find someone similar and make a new friend!
Audra O'Hara says
Getting involved in a sport or other activity is a great way to make new friends.
Velva says
We love making friends at church or school activities!
Amy says
I like to make friends at the kids’ school . I find it to be a good opportunity, when we are having the same type of occorance with our children , to find some humor in it and start a friendship .
Amy says
My favorite way to make friends is at the park . I love to help others, so I’ll usually offer someone a helping hand go from there . ?
cassie says
tweeted -https://twitter.com/cass_k20/status/638567425789702145
cassie says
strike up conversations at a place where you will obviously have a common interest with someone… i.e. a greenhouse :) fellow gardeners
Heather says
Giving someone a compliment when you like their outfit or backpack, helps foster new friendships and find common ground :)
Dari says
We make friends everywhere we go :)
The park, the pool, etc. :)
Lauren says
Volunteering is a great way to make new friends with similar interests.