Top tips for making friends

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Advice for children on forming and developing friendships.

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Worrying about making friends is very common for children, especially during periods of transition like starting a new school year or moving on to secondary school.

This web page from Childline answers some common questions and aims to ease those worries.

It offers straightforward and relatable suggestions to encourage children and young people to consider how to make and maintain friendships.  

Topics that are covered include finding things to share with others, body language and overcoming worries.

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This resource is designed for:

  • use by children aged 7 to 11
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