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Demonstrate social skills to babies. Babies enjoy
social interaction as demonstrated by their smiles.
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Help toddlers to respect people and their property. In
the toddler stage, children have access to some words and basic sentences
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Assist pre-schoolers to expand their circle of
friends. Pre-schoolers can express their feelings in words and should be
encouraged to make friends with other children.
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Develop social skills in school-aged children. When
children attend school, they have a built-in environment that exposes them to
opportunities to interact with others, to share toys and to communicate with
others about their feelings and needs.
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Encourage her to be helpful; let her help sort the
washing or clear the table. Children who see themselves within a culture that
cares about other people are more likely to have better social skills.
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Set a good example. Parents should be polite,
respectful and caring to each other if they want their children to act in this
way.
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Show affection to your children -- even if you find
this difficult. Children who are more open and affectionate are more likely to
have friends.
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Value her social skills. When she is thoughtful or
polite tell her how proud you are of her. Expect and value mutual respect and
caring.
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