Joanna Fortune: My daughter finds it difficult to make friends 

Generally, I would advise parents to stay out of their children's friendships, even the squabbles along the way, unless something teeters into bullying

Joanna Fortune: It is difficult to watch our children struggle, especially with friends

Joanna Fortune

CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My 10-year-old daughter dreads returning to school as she finds it difficult to make friends. The girls in her class seem to have formed their own networks, leaving her with no one to play with in the yard. She has two older brothers and enjoys the rough and tumble of home life. What would you suggest?