Youngsters are struggling to maintain true friendships, says screen-time expert Kara Alaimo, who provides expert advice on ...

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 ...

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, ...

One of the things children (and parents) may worry about at the start of the new school year is, will I have friends? This could be true for children starting or changing schools or simply going back ...

The start of the school year means new classes, routines, after-school activities and sometimes even a new school. This can be a really exciting time for kids, but these changes can also disrupt ...

Friendship is important at any age—friends enhance our lives by offering support and community. Activities can be more fun with a friend by your side, and tough times are made more bearable with the ...

"Play nicely, children," has been a familiar plea of stressed-out parents and teachers since time immemorial. Now, new research suggests that getting children to play together cooperatively may depend ...

If you’ve ever heard your child complain, “Nobody likes me!” or “They won’t let me play!”, you know how painful it is for a child to feel friendless. As parents, we can’t make friends for our children ...

The start of the school year means new classes, routines, after-school activities and sometimes even a new school. This can be a really exciting time for kids, but these changes can also disrupt ...