What began as an anomaly in a routine experiment has blossomed into a decades-long exploration of peer groups and anti-bullying behavior. For Dr. Tim Cavell, professor of Psychological Science at the ...

Addressing the importance of positive peer relationships. Addressing the importance of positive peer relationships and how to identify and approach unhealthy relationships. A relationship is a ...

A mother wondered about her two-year-old child Oliver’s socialization with peers when he played at his friend’s house or when he was at his child-care centre. Since Oliver is still learning to talk, ...

Schools aren’t just where kids go to learn reading, math, science and history. The social skills they learn – like how to build and maintain relationships with peers – are also critical. This is ...

New Britain is launching a new program called ‘Bee Responsible,’ focused on having city police officers build positive relationships with fifth graders in the schools. Nick Dresko, a detective for New ...

Bullying is the most common manifestation of violence in schools. With globalization and immigration increasing classroom diversity in schools across the United States, ethnic bullying – bullying that ...

One of the most difficult aspects of the COVID pandemic for children and adolescents was disruptions in their peer relationships. With stay-at-home orders in place early in the pandemic, virtual or ...