Friends

Worry is the darkroom in which negatives are developed.
—Anonymous

You hate to admit it, but your child has a friend you don’t like.

Getting to Know Your Child's Friends

All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them.
—Earvin “Magic” Johnson, American professional basketball player

Who are your child’s friends?

When You Worry about Your Children's Friends

_When I recognized that my daughter’s best friend came from a family whose choices and lifestyle were very different from ours, I made sure to let Desiree know she was a special part of OUR family as

Encouraging Positive Relationships

Betty Wong of Family Circle talks about when parents should get involved in their child's friend choices.

Peer Pressure: Summary and Next Steps

Find valuable resources to help your kids deal with peer pressure.

Friends: Summary and Next Steps

Find valuable resources regarding your child’s friends.

Encouraging Positive Peer Pressure

Peer pressure can be negative, but kids also have the opportunity to be a positive influence in the lives of other children by encouraging them to do good things.

What Is Peer Pressure?

Peer pressure, though it seems like a simple issue, can be very complicated. Learn more about identifying cases of peer pressure.