Some years ago, when I was leading a weekend course for teens and young adults, one of the biggest challenges that came up ...

4. Have patience and consider your own expectations. If you notice your child is having trouble making or keeping friends, it’s natural to want quick solutions. Unfortunately, there may not be any.

Whether your child has just started school, moved on to high school, or simply just changed schools, going to a school where ...

While you can't play matchmaker in the classroom, here are a few ways to set your child up for social success. Kids want — and need — friends, but making them isn’t necessarily intuitive or easy. They ...

Will rewards help change my child’s behavior? How can I help my child make friends? Unfortunately, some children with ADHD may struggle to make and keep friends—often due to aggressive or ...

My 5-year-old, “Jane,” started kindergarten this year and has made many new friends. We recently invited one of these friends ...

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 ...

there's a lot you can do together at home to build their confidence and support your child as they make new friends at primary school. Children often don’t start to form ‘proper’ friendships ...

However, as a parent, you can guide your child through this period and help them transition smoothly into their new school and make new friends. Open communication: Talk openly with your child ...