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How to help your kids make friends at a new school
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Cheyanne Mumphrey | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points A 5-year-old girl named Iman Fair-Seldon is feeling nervous about starting first grade, but she is also excited to make new friends. Starting at a new school can be challenging for students, who may worry about seeing familiar faces or finding someone to sit with at lunch.
Starting at a new school can be challenging for students, who may worry about seeing familiar faces or finding someone to sit with at lunch. A 5-year-old girl named Iman Fair-Seldon is feeling nervous about starting first grade, but she is also excited to make new friends.
Parents may want to help their children with this transition, but they are not always sure what to say or do. Some advice is available from parents and kids who have gone through similar experiences.
Further details on how to help kids make friends at a new school are available, including tips from both grown-ups and children who have made successful transitions.
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Category: schools Published: August 21, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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