by Mendel Groner | Jul 7, 2025 | Friendship & Inclusion
Building friendships is essential for a child’s emotional and social growth. Kids develop critical skills like empathy, communication, and conflict resolution through these connections. Without these abilities, children may face challenges like isolation or rejection,...
by Mendel Groner | Jul 6, 2025 | Friendship & Inclusion
Friendship is a powerful way to teach empathy and acceptance. By forming connections across differences, kids – and adults – learn to understand and value others for who they are. This approach is especially impactful in schools, where over 60% of students...
by Mendel Groner | Jul 5, 2025 | Family Resources
Children with special needs can build meaningful friendships, and parents are the key to making it happen. Friendship Circle, with 80+ chapters worldwide, has connected over 7,000 children with special needs to nearly 11,000 teen volunteers through structured programs...
by Mendel Groner | Jun 8, 2025 | Mental Health & Wellness
Friendship isn’t just about having fun – it’s crucial for your mental and physical health. Here’s why it matters and how it helps: What This Research Looks Like in Our Programs We read studies like these with a feeling of recognition, because we watch the...
by Mendel Groner | Jun 7, 2025 | Mental Health & Wellness
Social connections are as vital as food, water, and sleep for children. For kids with disabilities, forming friendships can be harder, but it’s essential for their emotional, mental, and physical health. Without meaningful relationships, children face risks like...