Getting Along: A blog for parents about children's feelings and friendships

Posts Tagged ‘teasing’

Can boys and girls be friends?

Q: My six-year-old daughter's closest friend happens to be a boy. They have a lot of fun together, but I've noticed that most kids her age have only same-sex friends. Why does this sex segregation happen, and what can I do to support her friendship? Read the rest of this entry »
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Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is an author, psychologist, and mother of four. She has published books for parents, children, and mental health professionals, and she has been quoted in dozens of national and regional magazines and newspapers. Dr. Kennedy-Moore has a private practice in Princeton, NJ (lic. # 4254). Call 609-655-2010 for more information or to schedule an appointment.