Should I Let Them Figure It Out? Helping Kids Navigate Friendship Drama.

Your child comes home upset because a friend excluded them, wouldn't let them play, said something hurtful, or suddenly seems to be pulling away. As a parent, how do you know when to step in—and when to let them work it out? In this episode, we talk about:

• How friendships change from younger elementary through middle school.
• Why neurodivergent kids may need additional support navigating friendship and social situations.
• How to know as a parent when you should step in and what to say to your kids.
• How to coach kids to feel confident handling social situations independently.
• Why it's important to check in with yourself to make sure you aren't projecting your own worries onto your kids.

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