How To Help When Your Child's Friend Moves Away

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Talk to your child about that lonely feeling, but ask him if he has noticed any other kids at school who are also lonely. Is there anyone who sits alone at lunch? This is a good time to encourage your child to reach out to other kids who are struggling. Your child learns empathy and how to care for others by practicing this.

Take the opportunity while your child is mourning her friend to help forge stronger bonds with her siblings. Siblings can be a positive force when your child is sad.

All of these tips help you send your child a message that when hard things happen, it’s okay to feel sad for awhile. With your help, your child learns that she can get through it.

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