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

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 ...

Friendship is a core element of CoComelon. JJ’s world is shaped by his family and friends, Cody, Nina, Cece, Nico, and Bella—by playing together, they learn from each other. They’re not just learning ...

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 ...

As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social changes that happen during adolescence and how parents and teachers can support kids through this tricky ...

YOU. IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS, THE FRIENDS OF FORGOTTEN CHILDREN HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTING HOLIDAY GIFTS TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18 YEARS OLD. THE HOLIDAY PROGRAM LETS PEOPLE ADOPT ...