Hello, Friend! — A Parent's Guide to Friendship & Social Skills for Kids Ages 2–10 | Printable PDF

Hello, Friend! — Helping Your Child Make Friends, Keep Friends, and Be One

Friendship doesn't just happen — it's a skill, and like every skill, it can be coached. From the toddler playing side by side to the school-age kid navigating best friends and hurt feelings, this warm, practical guide gives you the words and the little everyday moves that help your child build strong, kind friendships.

What's inside (11 pages):

• Friendship by stage — side-by-side play (ages 2–3), buddying up (4–5), and school friendships (6–10), so you know what's normal at every age
• The coach's four moves — Point Out, Practice, Prompt, Praise: a simple pattern for teaching any social skill in the moment
• 8 printable Friendship Skills practice cards for low-pressure practice at home
• A printable Playdate Planner to set playdates up for success before the doorbell rings
• Hard moments, handled gently — teasing vs. bullying, being left out, making real apologies, and loving a shy child without labels
• An affordable, safety-checked supplies checklist — most of it is already in your home

Print-at-home details: Instant digital download — 1 PDF, 11 pages, US Letter (8.5" × 11"), designed at 300 DPI so it prints beautifully at home or at a local print shop. Print the practice cards and planner as often as you like for your family. No physical item will be shipped.

Please note: This guide is for general information and encouragement only and is not medical, developmental, or professional advice. Every child is different. Please talk with your child's pediatrician about your child's individual needs, and seek prompt care if you are ever concerned.

From Casey's Children's Collective — because good friends aren't found by luck; they're grown with love.

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