Helping you Find Friends for your Kids
about us
Friendometry is a website for parents to help them find friend connections for their child based on where they live.
Childhood loneliness has life-long consequences.
Children who do not have friends are at higher risk for anxiety and depression as they get older which can lead to life-long emotional struggles.
Even having just one friend can be a lifesaver that can result in a higher self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth.
Connecting Parents, Building Friendships for Kids
There are currently millions of children who do not have friends. There are lots of resources for social skill development, but there are NO online matching options for our children. Friendometry emphasizes safety and is strictly for parents to ensure the parent feels safe and secure with the matching and communication process.
Friendometry was founded by a Pediatric Neuropsychologist and his lifelong friend. They combined their skillsets to create this mission. Friendometry was created to address the problem of childhood loneliness. Studies have shown that childhood loneliness is on the rise and that children without friends can suffer long-term consequences. This site was designed to fill a gap in efforts to combat childhood loneliness.
Research and clinical experience indicate that children that struggle with obtaining friends are at increased risk for sadness and higher levels of depression and anxiety. Having just one friend can protect a child from mood problems and lead to higher levels of self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth. We are providing a service for parents to locate other parents in their geographical area who are wanting friends for their child.
Why are parents using Friendometry?
For various reasons, millions of children have difficulty making friends. Parents are using Friendometry to meet other parents in their area whose children are also having difficulty making friends.
Research is clear that children need more than “online” friends and having “in person” friendships improve child development.
It is very acceptable, and it is common that adults are finding relationships online. It is time to extend the benefits to children and use technology to its’ fullest to combat childhood loneliness.
What kind of people are on Friendometry?
All kinds!
Friendometry members are parents who have a child that needs a friend but may have something unique that may be interfering with their ability to meet and make friends. It could be that the child is socially awkward, shy, or just quirky. There are plenty of quirky kids or kids with anxiety out there that deserve a friend and connection.
The parents are just like you, so there is nothing to be embarrassed about. You both want the best for your child. This is your platform to connect.
meet the masterminds behind friendometry
Dr. Daniel Kriz
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Owner, Founder
Daniel Kriz is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist in Bend, Oregon. He has worked with children and families for over 16 years. His work is the reason he created this website as he saw the significant value friendships make in children, as well as seeing the problems that arise when a child does not have a friend.
Tucker Lemm
Business Owner
Owner, Founder
Tucker Lemm is a business owner and specializes in online marketing, networking, and project development. He has developed a niche in conceptual development and provides consultation for business in the start-up phase.