Friendships are oxygen for girls! When a friendship sours, the mean girls arrive, or your daughter just can't find her tribe, life can be really hard. We share some powerful ideas to help your child navigate friend troubles - giving them options and building resilience.
Topics included in this episode -

The difference between boy & girl play
Boys use their bodies, girls use their words
Optionality equals resilience 
Autonomy, and feeling seen, heard and valued
When should the school get involved?
Avoidance reinforces anxiety
Things you can you do to help your daughter
Why Your Kids Need a Tribe - a Happy Families article
Miss-Connection | 7 Day Connection Challenge – Happy Families

 
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