Healthy friendships make life richer. Not only do they increase joy, but research shows they boost your immune system and may even help you live longer. For most, however, the actual value comes not ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. We all know the importance of fostering close social connections. Friends are great—until they’re not.

Experiencing a friendship breakup is never fun, but you know what else feels equally awful? Ignoring toxic friends or missing red flags that signal you actually shouldn't be hanging out with someone.

We all want our kids to be accepted, included, and make special connections with their peers. While children are still developing their social skills and learning to express emotions, they may need ...

One of the many benefits of being a parent or grandparent is that you can learn—or re-learn—all kinds of new skills you think are only for kids but end up helping you, too. For example, bullying, ...

Worried that your child seems to feel bad about themselves after hanging out with a particular friend? Concerned that your kid may not realize they have a "toxic" pal? Lisa Pion-Berlin is a ...