Parenting Tips

Education is a team effort. You and your child's teacher can work together to support your child's learning success.

As our children’s social worlds begin to expand and return to a new normal after so many unknowns, parents are wondering how to best prepare young kids to make friends outside the home. And to be honest, it can feel overwhelming for both kids and grown-ups. My son often reminds me of something when we’re working through big feelings and life transitions: “Well, you never lived through a pandemic as a kid!” And he’s right!

At age six, as kids develop stronger and more stable friendships, social conflict among friends is inevitable.