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 young, elementary school girl once told me, “I know how to make friends!” “How?” I asked. “You just go off by yourself and look very, very sad, and then people come over to you!” she explained. Well ...

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 ...

Hearing your child talk about feeling friendless can be heartbreaking. While we can’t make friends for our kids, there’s a lot we can do to ease the way socially for them. 1. Reach First for Empathy ...

A new poll from U of M’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital reveals that one in five parents report their child, aged 6 to 12, has no or not enough friends. Ninety percent of parents believe their child ...

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 ...

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON -- Casimir Krycki, 3, center, tries to keep his balance while getting the signal to stop dribbling his ball from coach Thomas Marlbrough while taking part in the ...

SAN MARINO, Calif. (KABC) -- Fifteen-year-old Madeline Gutierrez is being recognized as this week's Cool Kid for her effort in helping local kids make friends. Her "buddy bench" was installed this ...