Episode 5: I Have No Idea What To Do About My Daughter's Friendship Drama (what parents need to know about middle school friendships)
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Friendships can feel like the hardest part of parenting a middle schooler.
One day your daughter seems confident and grounded. The next, her mood, interests, or self-esteem seem completely tied to what her friends think.
In this episode, we're talking about what friendship drama is really about, why peer relationships suddenly carry so much emotional weight during adolescence, and how to help your child belong without losing themselves.
You'll learn:
- Why middle school friendships are a training ground, not the final draft
- How to support your daughter without over-managing her social life
- What to do when friend drama activates your own fears and worries as a parent
- How to help your child build an internal anchor that can withstand shifting social dynamics
If you've ever wondered, "Why does everyone else's opinion suddenly matter more than mine?" this episode is for you.
You can find Bridget on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bridget.parentcoach/
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