Tag: children’s friendships
Worried Mom: My Daughter Doesn’t Have A Close Friend

My 7-year-old daughter, soon to be 8, seems to be having some problems, and I am not sure how concerned I should be. I have two daughters; the younger one is 6. Even while writing this I am thinking, they are babies, but I do have concerns about my older daughter.
The Bad Friend: How Can I End My 7-Year-Old Daughter’s Friendship?

Finding ways to handle the “bad friend” dilemma can be challenging but there are more options when your children are young.
Sixth grader in new school has trouble making friends
A mom worries that her sixth grader in new school is having trouble making friends.
My 10-year-old son has no friends
A mom asks how to help her 10-year-old son get along with schoolmates.
My 7-year-old was left out and not invited to the party
When a child is left out, it can be painful to both her and her mom.
Parenting: Dealing with unreliable moms
A mom says her kids are disappointed when their friends are no-shows because they have unreliable moms.
8-Year-Old Upset With Mean Girls At School
A mom laments her daughter’s problems with mean girls at school and wonders what she should do to make things better.
Should I worry about my grandchildren making friends after a move?
With another upcoming move, a woman worries about her grandchildren making friends.
I’m having problems making friends at a small school
Because there are limited choices, making friends at a small school can be very challenging.
My 8-Year-Old Son Has No Friends At School
A mom worries that her 8-year-old son has no friends at school and wonders how she can intervene. It may depend on his level of discomfort.
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