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, ...

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 ...

If you've noticed that your child is having trouble socializing and their circle of friends is quite small, it's time to learn some effective strategies to help them make friends and gain many "heart ...

And sometimes, it's that they really want to have friends, they really want to play with other kids, they just don't know how to get started." Psychiatrist Joseph Bergs says shy kids have an ...

Our sweet 8-year-old is having a hard time making friends, and I think I know why. I observe him interacting with others and he’s always repeating the same pattern. He will approach another kid or ...

Friendship seems like a simple thing, but it encompasses so much. Making friends is at the heart of childhood, and these new picture books explore how young people make connections despite barriers of ...

Have you ever been in a situation where you were so overwhelmed with feelings of anger that you were at a loss for words? You had the presence of mind to know all of the things that you shouldn’t say, ...

When I was 10, my best friend taught me how to make a flamethrower. We duct-taped a can of WD-40 to one end of a two-by-four, melted a candle onto the other, and prepared for imaginary enemy marauders ...