How to Support Your Daughter Through Teen Girl Drama Without Taking Over

About this episode

This episode discusses how moms can support their daughters through friendship drama without over-parenting.

Is your daughter struggling with friendship drama, and are you finding it hard not to jump in and "fix" it for her? In this episode of The Positively Healthy Mom, we sit down with Sheri Gazitt, a global friendship expert and founder of Teen Wise. Sheri brings over 30 years of experience in counseling psychology to help us deconstruct the "mean girl" narrative and understand the developmental roots of social conflict. This episode is a must-listen for moms of teens and young adults who want to move from being a "White Knight" to a supportive consultant, fostering true independence and resilience in their daughters. Key Conversations in This Episode: * The "White Knight" Trap: Understanding how stepping in to solve social problems can inadvertently rob your daughter of her independence and confidence. * Deconstructing the "Mean Girl" Myth: Why most hurtful actions are rooted in a lack of social skills or curiosity rather than malice, and how to reframe this for your teen. * Managing your "Emotional Backpack": How our own past social traumas can trigger overreactions to our teen's struggles, and how to stay grounded. * Scaffolding vs. Fixing: Practical strategies for supporting your…

People in this episode

Host: Laura Ollinger

Guest: Sheri Gazitt

Topics covered

• teen girl drama
• parenting
• friendship conflict
• independence
• resilience
• social skills

Keywords

• teen girls
• friendship drama
• mean girl
• parenting strategies
• social conflict
• emotional support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Teen Wise

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