Losing Friends

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My six-year-old son recently “broke up” with his best friend. He’s taking the separation quite hard. How can I help him through this?

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Toddler Comfort

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I babysit my two-year-old niece, whom I take to toddler activities with my daughter, who is just two months older. I stay with them for the gymnastics class, but leave while they take a supervised crafts class. My niece cries hysterically when we go to both classes, and continues to cry even when I stay with her. What can I do to help her feel more comfortable?

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