Many young children invent imaginary companions (IC) in the early years, also known as imaginary friends. Is having an IC ...

Whether you're a parent or a kid, you probably think that it's healthy for a child to have a best friend. The New York Times might disagree. An article by Hilary Stout on Thursday cites experts and ...

Friendship is a core element of CoComelon. JJ’s world is shaped by his family and friends, Cody, Nina, Cece, Nico, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A local organization is looking for a few good men and women to help make a difference in the lives of young people. Friends for ...

A poll conducted at the University of Michigan surveyed more than 1,000 parents and found that 19% of parents said their child had no friends or not enough friends. Over half of parents reported at ...

Source: Cyndidyoder83 / Pixabay Part 1 of this series described the potential misbehaviors and prevalence of AI companions. Here, I address their special dangers for kids and what parents can do to ...

The costs and benefits of chatbots and their effects on youth mental health. An increasing number of young people are turning to chatbots for friendship, companionship, or socialization. While many ...