#social-development tag

fromSlate Magazine

1 week ago

We Moved Across the Country With Our Two Boys. I'm Worried About the Way They've Chosen to "Adjust."

Encouraging children to make friends outside of school can be challenging, especially when they are content with existing relationships at home.

8 months ago

NYC parents

How Can You Avoid Last Year's School Worries Happening Again?

Parents often feel anxious about their child's social interactions as a new school year approaches.

fromSlate Magazine

1 week ago

We Moved Across the Country With Our Two Boys. I'm Worried About the Way They've Chosen to "Adjust."

Encouraging children to make friends outside of school can be challenging, especially when they are content with existing relationships at home.

8 months ago

NYC parents

How Can You Avoid Last Year's School Worries Happening Again?

More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple

K-12 cellphone bans and limits have expanded across states, increasing in-person student interaction and prompting varied school enforcement methods.

Mental health

fromBuzzFeed

2 months ago

People Are Sharing The Common Parenting Styles That Can "Ruin A Child's Future"

Support neurodivergent children by teaching coping skills and boundaries rather than infantilizing them or forcing conformity to appear 'normal'.

6 months ago

Are Sleepovers Dangerous?

Sleepovers foster social development, creativity, independence, and fun but carry risks—sexual abuse, bullying, sleep loss—so choose mature kids, responsible supervision, and exit plans.

Relationships

fromwww.mercurynews.com

6 months ago

Dear Abby: My child picked a bad way to get back at her friend

Children should learn to get along with peers they may not like to avoid self-punishment, isolation, and missed social opportunities.

7 months ago

Those Precious Preschool Friendships

Routinely sitting next to or near each other at school tips toward growth as well. Parents may or may not have a role in shaping such opportunities. Play is the major driver of friendships in the preschool years. Children who choose the same or similar play settings, routines, or activities will get a lot of practice being together, waiting their turn, sharing, winning and losing-all things that teach essential social lessons. Sam's father called his son's clutch of friends the "Magna-Tile mafia."

Parenting

fromScary Mommy

8 months ago

Mom Warns Of The "Sixth Grade Social Shake-Up"

Middle school is a critical time for social and emotional development, particularly for young girls.

#ai-companions

fromScary Mommy

9 months ago

Digital life

Teens Are Turning To "AI Companions" For Advice & Flirting (But Don't Panic Yet)

fromFuturism

Artificial intelligence

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

fromScary Mommy

9 months ago

Digital life

Teens Are Turning To "AI Companions" For Advice & Flirting (But Don't Panic Yet)

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.

more#ai-companions

Siblings and Their Lasting Impact

Sibling relationships are critical in shaping our emotional and social development, as they are our first peers and significantly influence our interaction styles and personal development.

Parenting

fromBusiness Insider

I was a low-income student who attended Head Start. I'm now an educator with a master's degree and owe all my success to the federal program.

The federally funded program offered me a safe place to learn and socialize.

Education