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How to Help Kids Make Friends During the Pandemic
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends With the COVID-19 pandemic going into its second year, we are starting to see the mental health of children and teens decline as they continue … Continue reading
Helping Children Cope with the Loss of a Friendship
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends Making and keeping friends is one of the most important skills your child will learn. Having friends helps kids learn about themselves, resolve conflict, and … Continue reading
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Talking to Kids About Friendships as They Return to School
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends The return to school is just around the corner. Many kids, despite the sadness that comes as summer ends, look forward to seeing friends they … Continue reading