Why are friends important for children?

Why are friends important for children?

Eileen Hayes (Editor in Chief - Your Family magazine) gives expert video advice on: At what age do children normally start to make friends?; Why are friends important for children?; How can I help my child to develop good friendships? and more...

It is very important to encourage your child's friendships. Having friends gives children self esteem which is such huge part of feeling good about yourself and developing well. Children have to feel that other people like them, and that they can keep a friend. It is really important to encourage that by inviting children to your house or having parties for your child. All the usual things, like making friends with their parents in the school playground, that sort of thing.