Making Friends

Course Overview

Many children struggle to build friendships not because they don’t want them—but because they’re unsure how to start, maintain, and navigate social connections.

“Making Friends” is designed to help parents teach their child the key skills needed for relationship building, including how to initiate interactions, engage in back-and-forth conversation, and develop meaningful peer connections. Instead of feeling stuck, left out, or unsure what to do, your child will begin to approach social situations with greater confidence and clarity.

This course breaks down complex social skills into simple, practical strategies you can use in everyday situations—at home, in school, and in the community—so your child can build and maintain stronger, more meaningful relationships.

What's Included

• Module 1: Why Friendship Is Hard For Some Kids (7 mins)
• Module 2: The 3 Social Muscles (8 mins)
• Module 3: What You Can Do At Home (7 mins)
• Module 4: Setting Up For Social Wins (6 mins)
• Course Wrap Up (4 mins)

In addition to video lessons, each module includes a downloadable worksheet.

What Your Child Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to help your child:

1. Initiate Social Interactions
Teach your child how to approach peers, start conversations, and enter social situations with more confidence.

2. Build Back-and-Forth Conversations
Help your child develop reciprocity by asking questions, listening, and responding in a way that keeps interactions going.

3. Develop Stronger Social Connections
Support your child in identifying shared interests, building common ground, and forming more meaningful peer relationships.

4. Maintain and Navigate Friendships
Guide your child in handling common social challenges like turn-taking, flexibility, and managing small conflicts.