My Outgoing Child is Suddenly Shy—How Can I Encourage Her To Be More Social With Friends?
Parents often stress about kids and social skills, so it can be helpful to remember that social styles can look really different across ages and personalities, and still be healthy and typical. Parents.com's "Ask Your Mom" columnist, Emily Edlynn, Ph.D., says the key is to support our children in growing their social skills in a way that matches what feels natural to them.
What Real Friendship Should Feel Like, in Terms Simple Enough for a Child
Proactively teaching children about friendship can help them navigate relationships. A pair of experts share age-appropriate tips.
School Anxiety in Children: Causes, Signs, and What to Do
For children who don't like separation, the daily drop-off can be challenging. Follow these tips for easing school anxiety in daycare, preschool, and the elementary years.
Getting the Most Out of a Playdate
Scheduling play dates is now common practice for many parents. Here's how to make the most of these get-togethers.
The Perfect Playdate
At around 2 years old, your toddler will begin to interact more with other children and join playgroups. Here are suggestions for chaperoning such gatherings and handling unruly participants.
