Imaginary friends (yes, even milk cartons) can be a way for kids to get their minds around the confusion of social relationships, experts say. Friendships can be especially scary, because they ...

Reviewed by Emily Edlynn, PhDKey PointsIn general, parents should let their kids, especially those that are older, handle their friendships independently; however there are certain situations in which ...

Having a friend like Divya’s can be a joy for kids, just as it can be for adults. “We all would like to have somebody who is there for us through thick and thin, and who knows us deeply and ...

"Some of my best mom friends are from the time I had my 12-year-old," said Bush Hager, referring to her daughter Mila ...

One in five parents worry their elementary school-age child has no friends or not enough friends, according to the recent C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

Kids are forming emotional bonds with chatbots. With digital literacy and parental guidance, these interactions can strike a healthy balance, supporting learning and creativity.

The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, which surveyed 1,031 parents to children aged 6 to 12, found that one in five parents claimed their kids have no friends ...

Friends for Kids Of Daviess County is looking for adults to mentor a growing number of youth. Danielle Self with Friends for Kids says the organization works to pair youth who need some adult ...

Friends of the Children partner with child welfare systems, local schools and other partners to identify children most in need of a Friend.