Hi BayAreaMom:Your question really resonated with me as I hear this a lot from my parent coaching clients. They are unsure if they should be doing more to encourage more social interactions or step back and let their children lead the way.
Not easy, I know.I actually re-read your question several times and what stood out to me immediately was your description of your son as happy!
And as his mom, I firmly believe you would have your antenna up immediately if you sensed he was struggling to fit in, truly unhappy, or feeling lonely or left out.
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