Bing Gonzalez with her husband and their dog, left. Sandra Kushnir with her husband and their dog. Bing Gonzales/Sandra Kushnir Child-free couples, or DINKs, can sometimes feel lonely when their ...

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’ve likely heard time and time again about the many benefits of kids having friends. Friendships can help kids build social skills, learn about themselves, improve confidence, and can even lead to ...

If you've noticed that your child is having trouble socializing and their circle of friends is quite small, it's time to learn some effective strategies to help them make friends and gain many "heart ...

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 ...

A buddy bench can be a fantastic way to help kids who are feeling lonely or left out. It creates a safe and welcoming space where kids can go when they need someone to talk to or play with. The idea ...

And sometimes, it's that they really want to have friends, they really want to play with other kids, they just don't know how to get started." Psychiatrist Joseph Bergs says shy kids have an ...

Almost one-fifth, 19%, of parents says their kid has no or not enough friends, according to recent data collected by the University of Michigan. And more than half, 52%, report that at least one ...

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 ...