We often think that for children, making friends is as easy as tapping another Kid on the shoulder and saying “tag, you’re it.” As a parent, though, you know that friendships don’t come that naturally for all kids. If you have a kid who struggles to form relationships, you would gladly make friends for them if you could. After all, childhood friendships are important. Friendships teach kids how to communicate, how to navigate conflicts, how to empathize, and so much more. Plus, having a good buddy or two just makes life more fun. While you can't make a friend on your kid's behalf, there are many ways that you can help your child make friends.