As a preschool teacher, I’ve had moms ask me the best way to develop a child’s social skills. And I would always recommend to simply get them out there– let them hang out with other kids, bring them to the park, enroll them in classes, or organize play dates with their friends. I’ve seen it firsthand–my students growing from shy people to individuals just brimming with confidence. And I think that it’s through consistent exposure to friends and group learning activities that enables them to grow and build the confidence to interact at their own pace. So even though school’s already out, the exposure and interaction doesn’t have to stop. Parents can organize cool play dates to encourage their children to be more sociable and confident–but who says play dates just mean park dates or movie dates? Form a super awesome “parenthood play date club”, and take turns hosting play dates with these unforgettable themes!

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