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interacting with peers. You may
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Focus on close friendships.
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kids this age from experiencing increased
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Help him get involved.
If your child is reluctant to try new things,
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outgoing likely won’t work. But if
he’s genuinely interested in something,
look for ways to help him break in.
Having alone time with the coach or the
instructor is a good way to ease a child
into a group activity. Ask to meet with
the coach before practices start, or
consider booking a private lesson with
the dance teacher before a group class.
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