Imagine one friendship between two preschoolers and another friendship between two high schoolers. In both cases, the kids probably have fun together, and they may be very fond of each other, but the ...

Screens are winning kids' time and attention, and now AI companions are stepping in to claim their friendships, too. Why it ...

Children's friendship groups expand the fun. Source: Eden, Janine and Jim/Flickr When we think of children’s friendships, we usually focus on one-on-one relationships, but friendship groups add an ...

Imaginary friends are part of normal childhood development, but clinicians should assess rigidity, distress, or functional impairment to separate healthy play from underlying concern issues.

The Art of Friendship for Children Dale Carnegie, a renowned American author, emphasizes that the key to forming friendships ...

Summer can be a lonely time for some children missing their friends from school as the daily, in-person connections are suddenly gone. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Dr. Anisha Abraham suggests summer play ...

A group of children link shoulder to shoulder in this undated photo. How can parents support their children’s friendships through different ages and stages? As children grow, so do their abilities to ...

We all want our kids to be accepted, included, and make special connections with their peers. While children are still developing their social skills and learning to express emotions, they may need ...

A recent story in The Cut stirred up a debate about whether friendships can survive kids. A lack of infrastructural support in the US and UK makes it especially hard. But social media and group chats ...

Friendships matter deeply during adolescence-and their impact echoes well into adulthood. Friends are not just companions; ...

ATLANTA — The bonds of true friendships can be hard to come by. Two Georgia moms had destiny come into play when they met at a Family Advisory Council meeting at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.