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, ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...