How Ready Are You to Help Your Child Build Friendships?

Discover your current approach to supporting your child's social development. In just 4 quick questions, we'll assess which friendship-building strategies will work best for your situation. You'll learn exactly where to focus your efforts and get personalized guidance to help your child develop the confidence and skills they need to form lasting friendships. Take the quiz now and unlock your custom action plan.

How often does your child currently have opportunities to interact with the same group of peers (through sports, classes, activities, or regular playdates)?

Rarely or never—my child mostly stays home or has one-off social interactions Occasionally—my child is in one activity, but it's not very consistent Regularly—my child is in one or two ongoing activities with familiar peers Very regularly—my child has multiple consistent peer groups and frequent social opportunities

How confident is your child when it comes to starting conversations or approaching potential friends?

Not confident at all—my child is very shy or anxious about social interactions Somewhat hesitant—my child can interact but often needs encouragement or prompting Moderately confident—my child can initiate conversations but sometimes struggles with follow-through Very confident—my child easily approaches peers and maintains conversations naturally

Which of these social skills has your child already mastered? (Select the one that best describes their current abilities)

My child struggles with most social skills—active listening, reading cues, handling rejection, and showing empathy are all challenging My child has one or two basic skills but needs work in most areas—like listening but struggling with conflict or empathy My child has several solid social skills but there are one or two gaps—like good at listening but struggles with initiating conversations My child demonstrates strong social skills across the board—listening, reading cues, initiating conversations, managing conflict, and showing empathy

How do you typically respond when your child faces social challenges like rejection, conflict, or exclusion?

I tend to jump in and solve the problem for them or try to shield them from uncomfortable situations I help them sometimes, but I'm not always sure if I'm doing it the right way or if I'm helping too much I coach them through challenges by listening and offering suggestions, but I let them make their own decisions I consistently coach them before social situations, observe from a distance, and debrief afterward—helping them develop their own problem-solving skills