Social skills development for children

How to help kids stay connected when school is closed

Remote playdates, group chats, and screen shares. Here are a few ways kids can socialize while school is closed.

Teens have less face time with their friends 鈥� and are lonelier than ever

According to a new study, teen loneliness rates have surged since 2010, the year the smartphone came into widespread use.

6 things to do when your child says, 鈥淣obody likes me!鈥�

Experts weigh in on how to respond when your child feels disliked, excluded, or friendless.

6 ways to help when your child is excluded

Parents may feel powerless when their child is excluded, but there's actually much you can do to help your child cope and overcome this painful experience.

Helping your child choose good friends

Parents learn helpful ways to explain to their child about what makes a good friend and how friends should treat each other. Parents will also learn how to help their child communicate clearly to other children. The video is most appropriate for parents of children in first grade, second grade, and third grade.