
When Children Have Trouble Making Friends
Many children have trouble making friends or getting along with others at some point during their school years. Sometimes these problems go away by themselves over time. However, being ignored or teased by classmates can be painful for children.
How Kids Can Make (And Keep) Their Friends
Unfortunately, some children struggle with all of these things and have trouble making and keeping friends. That is not to say that your child needs to be a "social butterfly" and be well-liked by every kid at school. In fact, a shy or quiet child...
Social Skills - Why Your Child Just Doesn’T Get It
Social skills difficulties sneak up on most parents. Suddenly the child who had played alongside the other kids is now feeling isolated and unable to make friends. This happens because of how quickly social interactions change once a child moves o...
Nobody Likes Me: Helping Children Form Bonds Of Friendship
It’s a heartbreaker. Your child comes home from school one day and says he doesn’t have any friends and that nobody likes him - the dreaded words no parent wants to hear. You’ve been there; you know how cruel it can be on the playground and how qu...
Your Guide To Helping 6-8 Year Olds Make Friends
Your child is in grade school and out to explore the world. But she is a bit of a loner and seems shy or reluctant to make friends, and this has you worried. Other kids your child's age seem to have no trouble in the social-life department, easily...
Helping Children Make Friends At School
Is your child having trouble developing friendships? Help him feel more confident with these tips and activities for making friends at school.
Why Friends Are Good For Your Child
Childhood relationships can be notoriously fickle but we all want our children to enjoy lasting friendships, that are based on mutual kindness and understanding.