Family

Toxic or Touching: Should Kids Even Have a Best Friend?

An expert weighs in

Emma Singer

By Emma Singer

Published Dec 20, 2024

Expert reviewed by
Jennifer Kelman, LCSW, CPC
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Freelance PureWow Editor

Emma Singer

Freelance PureWow Editor

  • Has 5+ years of experience writing family, travel and wellness content for PureWow
  • Previously worked as a copy editor, proofreader and research assistant for two prominent authors
  • Studied Sociology, Political Science and Philosophy in the CUNY Baccalaureate independent study program.

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