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🀝 Making friends β€” my child struggles to connect

2 episodes Β· 3 books

Episodes to watch 2
Bluey

Kids Arrive

Ages 3–7 Disney+ 7 min

When new kids come to play, Bluey navigates the nervous, exciting work of making a new friend β€” including the awkward moments and the joy of connection.

Sesame Street

Two-Headed Monster Cooperates / Sharing

Ages 2–6 PBSMax 60 min

Classic Sesame Street segments on the foundational friendship skills β€” sharing, taking turns, and working together β€” brought to life through the beloved Two-Headed Monster.

Books to read 3

Each Kindness

Jacqueline Woodson

Ages 5–8

A child regrets not befriending a new girl who was excluded β€” after it's too late. A rare, honest book about the cost of exclusion that holds children accountable without lecturing, leaving space for reflection.

The Recess Queen

Alexis O'Neill

Ages 4–8

Mean Jean rules the playground until a small new girl refuses to be bullied and instead invites Jean to play. A story about social courage, kindness as disruption, and how one friendship can change a whole social ecosystem.

How to Make Friends with a Ghost

Rebecca Green

Ages 3–7

A step-by-step guide to making friends with a ghost β€” charming, funny, and quietly a handbook for the awkward work of friendship initiation. Perfect for children who struggle with the mechanics of connecting with others.