Many parents think kids develop strong social skills from memorizing phrases like "please" and "thank you." But the real foundation is built much earlier, at home and through everyday interactions.

Technology—from social media to cellphones—is often blamed for causing bad behavior among students, especially middle schoolers. But when used intentionally, technology can also promote kindness, ...

Grade-schoolers aren't exactly paragons of respectful behavior. In fact, it might often seem like their whole purpose in life is to ruffle your feathers. That's perfectly normal; kids this age love to ...

You’ve probably noticed that social skills are declining—and it’s not your imagination. Based on survey data, we’re experiencing a concerning loss of social skills as well as a reduction in courtesy ...

Social skills directly impact the way people interact with each other. They can help ease tension when meeting new people, while poor social skills can make it difficult for someone to gauge what to ...