Friends and Socializing
Quick and Dirty Tips for Choosing the Best Summer Camp
By Laura Leavitt
With so many options, you need a way to narrow down what you are looking for!
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Physical Symptoms of Bullying
By JustMommies staff
We all know what a bully is? And as parents we worry about our children being bullied. Bullying not only has effects on children's mental well-being, it can also cause physical symptoms. If you've noticed a change in your child's mood or behavior or suspect that he might be being bullied, the first thing
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Which Social Media Are Most Popular with Kids and Are They Healthy?
By Laura Leavitt
Understanding social media can help you to connect with your children and protect them.
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Social Challenges in Grade School: How You Can Help
By Laura Leavitt
Your child overcomes many hurdles during grade school in learning to make friends.
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Do Electronics Prevent Your Child from Learning Real Social Skills?
By Laura Leavitt
Is socializing via video games a problem? Let's think it through.
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Mean Girls: How to Help Your Daughter Cope
By Laura Leavitt
Girls can get very cruel, but a confident girl can stand up to them.
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10 Warning Signs that Your Child is Being Bullied
By Laura Leavitt
Keeping an eye out can help you end bullying as soon as possible.
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Shy Kids: How to Help Kids Make Friends
By Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad: Our daughter is very shy and seems to have very few friends. My wife and I worry that there’s something wrong with her and we want to help her make more friends. What can we do? A: There’s no magic number of friends a child should have and your child’s temperament will play a major
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The Popularity Game: Teaching Kids How To Cope
By Laura Leavitt
As kids learn to socialize, they also learn how to create a social hierarchy.
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