The following is an article that I had published over at the Crazy Hip Blog Mamas. It is an important lesson for parents and children alike!
 “Mom, I don’t have any friends at school,” my four year old complained on the way to school one morning.
“Well, in order to make friends, you need to be willing to introduce yourself. Tell them your name and ask if they would like to play.”
Without hesitation, he replied, “But Mom, I’m too scared to do that.”
“I know it can be scary, honey, but it is the only way to make a new friend.”
Later that day, …read more