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.

Sources, Resources, and Mentions:

First 3 episodes of the Fundamentals of Parenting Teens series: 234, 235, 236,

Or, the first three YouTube videos from the Fundamentals of Parenting Teens Playlist

Untangled by Lisa Damour

Queen Bees and Wannabees by Rosalind Wiseman

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