Childrens Friendships

Lessons From The Girl At The Playground With No Shoes

Kara Gebhart Uhl | Posted 05.07.2012

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Kara Gebhart Uhl

I looked down at her bare feet, caked with dirt, bits of long-ago red polish on her toenails. Her plaid green skort and halter top were soiled and stained--and not the kind of dirty that clothes get after a hard day's play.

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My Child's Dream For The Future: To Have Friends

Louise Kinross | Posted 04.14.2012

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Louise Kinross

We expected that our son's genetic disorder would leave him without some "normal" life experiences. We never guessed it would leave him without friendship.

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Making Friends: Kids Who Are Different

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 04.09.2012

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Dr. Irene S. Levine

Adults can help children learn the social skills they need to make friends and get along with others.

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'Relationship' Is a Very Big Word

Bella DePaulo | Posted 11.17.2011

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Bella DePaulo

There's something troubling about the use of the word "relationship" that excludes all relationships but romantic ones. All other adult relationships aren't just excluded in the wording; they're absent from the studies.

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