Back to School Tips for Parents: Help Your Kids Make Friends

It's back to school time which means many parents are helping their kids feel confident and make friends as they head off to new schools. My son just started high school. As I prepared to give him a pep talk for this big transition, I reflected on the life lessons I've had from teaching (and living) How to Win Friends and Influence People principles for the last 15 years. Coaching corporate leaders on mindset and how best to connect with people, make a good impression and build trust translates into life skills that adults, teens and kids can all benefit from.

Here are the Top 5 Tips to share with your kids to set them up for success and make parenting through change a little easier. I hope these ideas can also help anyone starting a new job make genuine connections, build trust and find greater job satisfaction. Let's be wholehearted leaders at work and at home!