When Your Kid’s Friends Worry You
From This Is So Awkward by Peoples Media, This Is So Awkward
May 19, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 5 · Episode 40
About this episode
This episode discusses how parents can navigate concerns about their children's friendships and influences.
Friendship choices are a huge part of growing up and can shape kids in great (and challenging ways.) When parents are concerned about friends it’s hard to know if another kid is a “bad influence” or just part of a normal part of the trial and error of relationships. Figuring out how to handle our concerns can be the trickiest part so this episode focuses on how to constructively address kids’ friendships, addressing as kids age up, the critical aspects of safety, and knowing when to watch from the sidelines. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on Youtube! Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TISA #rulapod Download Cash App Today: FAMILY10 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full…
People in this episode
Host: Peoples Media
Topics covered
- friendship
- parenting
- child development
- safety
- influence
- relationships
Keywords
- friendship choices
- bad influence
- parenting concerns
- child safety
- relationships
Sponsors
Cash App, Rula, Quince
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Peoples Media, LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB, lessawkward.com
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