Helping Your Child Make Friends.

Everyone knows that the kids your kid hangs out with make a difference in their behavior. So, how do you safely help your child make “good” friends this summer without being a “helicopter parent”? Here are some suggestions from child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman of Mountainside N.J.

1. Host a birthday or other party where you know exactly who is attending.

2. Ask your child’s teacher if they can share your email with other parents as an e-vite.

3. See if there is a directory to see if like-minded parents are looking for play dates.

Ultimately, there is no magic answer. How about this one? Why not place a complimentary call to New York/New Jersey child psychologist, Dr. Steven Sussman? You can be sure that Dr. Sussman has dealt with “anxious” parents during the summer. Give him a call today!