I Don't Know How to Help My Child Through Friendship Drama

I Don't Know How to Help My Child Through Friendship Drama

From Pardon the Mess with Scarlet Hiltibidal - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids by Scarlet Hiltibidal and Christian Parenting

July 9, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

Scarlet Hiltibidal shares insights on helping children navigate friendship drama through biblical wisdom and practical advice.

Few things are harder than watching your child come home hurt by a friend. Whether they're feeling left out, navigating conflict, experiencing rejection, or struggling through friendship drama, many moms find themselves wondering: Should I step in? Should I stay out of it? How do I help without making it worse? In this episode of Pardon the Mess , Scarlet Hiltibidal shares personal stories, practical encouragement, and biblical wisdom for helping children navigate relational conflict in a way that reflects the heart of Jesus. Through the lens of Matthew 18, she'll explore how we can teach our kids to pursue reconciliation, extend forgiveness, and find their identity in Christ rather than in the approval of others. If you've ever felt helpless watching your child struggle socially, this conversation will encourage you to trust God with their relationships while helping them develop the skills and character they'll need for a lifetime of healthy friendships. In This Episode: Why friendship drama affects moms so deeply The difference between protecting your child and preparing them What Jesus teaches about conflict and reconciliation in Matthew 18 How to help your child navigate…

People in this episode

Host: Courtney DeFeo

Guest: Scarlet Hiltibidal

Topics covered

  • friendship drama
  • parenting
  • conflict resolution
  • Christian values
  • reconciliation
  • identity in Christ

Keywords

  • friendship
  • parenting
  • conflict
  • reconciliation
  • forgiveness
  • identity
  • Christian parenting

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Books & works: Pardon the Mess, Matthew 18

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