Many parents will be familiar with this situation: your child has a good or even best friend, but you don’t like them. Perhaps the friend is bossy, has poor manners or jumps on your furniture. Maybe ...

Despite the latest research, many parents still struggle with the stigma and guilt of raising an only child. In her groundbreaking new book, Just One: The New Science, Secrets, and Joy of Parenting an ...

While kids are forced to change friend groups for various reasons throughout their childhood - sometimes because of a move and other times as a result of sudden swings of friendship at school - it can ...

Friendship is important at any age—friends enhance our lives by offering support and community. Activities can be more fun with a friend by your side, and tough times are made more bearable with the ...

Don’t step in to solve a friendship problem that your child could solve. You can ask your child questions, make observations, suggest possible options, even practice difficult interactions with your ...

The family setup you grew up in plays a decisive role in forming your social inclinations. Whether you're an only child or one of many, these early interactions shape your comfort level in social ...

In the early stages of their relationship, Bing Gonzalez and her husband always assumed they'd have kids. But once they were married and settled enough to try, they decided against it — at least for ...

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 ...