#249: Teenager Friendship Drama--Help Without Making It Worse
About this episode
This episode discusses how parents can effectively support their teenagers during friendship drama.
In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most emotionally charged challenges parents face...teen friendship drama...and sharing exactly what to do (and what not to do) when your teenager comes home in tears over a falling out with their friend group. You'll also learn why social rejection genuinely feels life-threatening to the adolescent brain, how boys and girls navigate friend conflicts differently, the ins and outs of "popularity" and more. Show Notes and Transcript Find our FREE Par...
People in this episode
Host: Ann Coleman, J.D.
Topics covered
- teen friendship
- parenting challenges
- emotional support
- social rejection
- conflict resolution
Keywords
- teenagers
- friendship drama
- parenting
- social rejection
- conflict
- popularity
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