Developing friendships is often seen as a natural part of childhood but it may be easier for some kids than others.

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One in five parents worry their elementary school-age child has no friends or not enough friends, according to the recent C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

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Every day when I pick my kids up from their elementary school, I know two things will happen: 1) my kids will all run up to me and give me hugs — a total joy; and 2) at least one or two of my ...

Two best friends, Isaac and Marco, begin middle school with very different goals. Isaac, a star basketball player, wants to get good grades so his parents won’t have anything to fight about.