SIGNS THAT YOUR CHILD IS UNHAPPY WITH THEIR SCHOOL FRIENDS

When your child goes off to primary school, making friends becomes integral to their growth and development. But these friendships can be tricky to navigate, particularly if they wind up around peers who make them feel uncomfortable.

Parenting expert Dr) notes that while most early school year friendships provide positive experiences, such as “learning to share, developing empathy and collaboration skills”, unhelpful peer relationships can have a “significant negative impact”.