Parents naturally want to give their kids the best chance at a full, happy life that they can. This, of course, includes setting their children up for success socially. According to a recent study, ...

Just because two children live in the same neighborhood or share the same classroom doesn’t mean they’ll become friends. Children as young as one-and-a-half or two years of age show preferences for ...

You’ve likely heard time and time again about the many benefits of kids having friends. Friendships can help kids build social skills, learn about themselves, improve confidence, and can even lead to ...

My son arranges his own playdates by phone, and watching him do it has changed how I think about independence.

For most kids, making friends involves finding other children with similar interests, whose company they enjoy, and who like them back. A new study by sociologists Anjanette M. Chan Tack and Mario L.

As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social changes that happen during adolescence and how parents and teachers can support kids through this tricky ...

A buddy bench can be a fantastic way to help kids who are feeling lonely or left out. It creates a safe and welcoming space where kids can go when they need someone to talk to or play with. The idea ...

We all want our child to have friends. We want them to be happy, and to build the social skills and connections that will help them now and in the future. Sometimes, and for some children, making ...

And if you don't have friends or don't know how to have friends, your ability to excel at all of those is very minimal." Parents can help when it comes to their children making friends, and most want ...