Help with My 10 Year Old

My best advice for this is to talk. Talk, talk, talk. Talk to her about everything. If this is a new thing, then something is definately going on inside her little head that you need to hear. Even if she's apprehensive about it, get it out. I was always the kid that told mom that nothing was wrong, and she left it alone. Was not a good idea for her. I drive my eleven year old crazy, but he will come to me with anything now. I've always told him that if I don't know what's going on then I can't help the problem. Fifth grade was the hardest. Kids are changing, they get into their little cliques, and shut each other out. It could be something simple, but then again, it may not. Either way, if you can get it out of her, it will make you both feel better.

To meet new people: Get her involved in an activity outside of the house. Dance, or swimming, soccer......There's a ton. Even a youth group. This gives her a chance to meet people outside of school. And the activities give them a renewed sense of confidence.
Good Luck. :)

Some children just aren't meant to be super social butterflies. I never was, I always just had two or three really good friends at a time. Just try to keep and eye on her as long as it's not bothering her then try not to let it bother you.

Good luck.

I agree with talking with her and see if anything is wrong. My daughter (9) is one to hold things in and then it comes out at an unexpected time. It gets harder as they get older. It seems like when they are younger and just starting school they get invited to everyones b-day parties and things, and then once the clichs start they get left out of many things.

My daughter is in girl scouts and that has helped alot. She is not in any extracurricular activites, but I hope to get her into another outside activity soon.

I think it may not be a big problem that she only has 2-3 close friends, but try to find out if she thinks it is a problem before you asssume it is.

L.

Have you tried getting her involved in a sport, girl scouts, or maybe dance class? The Woodstock Ballet Studio is nice. And I am pretty sure there are plenty of Girl Scout troops in the area.