Friendships can be a complex world to navigate for young children. Eileen Kennedy-Moore’s Growing Friendships is an excellent resource that can help guide important social skills in maintaining lasting friendships.

It is important for elementary-aged children to learn concepts like empathy, communication, confidence, and self-awareness. There are many books for parents or educators that can help provide tools for reinforcing this kind of learning in children in a fun and engaging way.

Summer camps provide a great way for children to develop social skills outside of the classroom, engage in hands-on activities, and be a kid and play.