Fussiness, congestion, and restlessness. I wondered whether these were symptoms of my baby cutting her first tooth or having COVID. I called my best friend from high school, Molly, to get her opinion, ...

I've known my best friend for 25 years now. Even though she doesn't have kids, she has been my rock as I navigate life as a mom. Chatting with her allows me to step out of my role as a mom. "Avocado ...

Picture this: two moms, Sarah and Lisa, who've been best friends since their college days, now find themselves in the middle of a full-blown feud. The cause? Their kids' friendship-or lack thereof.

Best friends can also lead to hurt feelings and exclusivity. Some schools prohibit best friendships because they are too disruptive. Up to one-half of kids have a mutual “#1 very best friend,” ...

Results of the longitudinal study, published last month in the journal Development and Psychopathology and announced by FAU on Monday, show that peer influence does not come from a single source.