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Aug 19, 2024 · If your child is struggling to make friends, there are ways to help. First, try to figure out why. Some kids need help with social skills. This is common for kids who are immature or have ADHD, autism or non-verbal learning disorder. Other kids are anxious.
Jan 31, 2023 · Concerns have been raised about the loneliness and well-being of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which the ongoing pandemic has impacted loneliness and the association between loneliness and well-being is unclear.
- 10.3390/children10020279
- 2023/02
- Children (Basel). 2023 Feb; 10(2): 279.
Loneliness is often an unseen issue in children, manifesting in ways that are easy to overlook but profoundly impactful on their emotional and social development. Today, loneliness among children is increasingly common, with various trends and statistics highlighting its prevalence.
Causes of loneliness in children and teenagers. There are many reasons why your child might be feeling lonely, which is why it’s important to closely monitor their behaviour and encourage them to communicate. Some of the most common causes include: A recent change in their life, such as changing schools or moving home.
If you’ve noticed that your child is experiencing loneliness, or you want to help them build more meaningful connections, experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado can help. Learn more about what loneliness looks like, why peer connections are so important and how parents can effectively and appropriately intervene.
Check out the causes and consequences of loneliness in children and practical tips for parents to help their children foster social connections and combat loneliness.
Signs of Loneliness. Younger children may: Create imaginary friends to make up for lack of real friends; Seem clingy or start asking you to play with them more than usual; Seek your attention by misbehaving, acting silly, or interrupting you when they know they shouldn’t; Act timid or unsure of themselves; Cry more often than other children ...
