Keeping Friendships Strong During the Pandemic Is Good for Kids–and Adults, Spotlight

In 2011, the United Nations designated July 30 as the International Day of Friendship, recognizing in its resolution “the relevance and importance of friendship as a noble and valuable sentiment in the lives of human beings around the world…” As we all adapt to social distancing, limiting time spent with others, and working from home in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, finding ways to maintain friendships can help counter the isolation such restrictions can induce—especially for children.

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