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Helping Kids Navigate Friendship
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Friendships can be one of the most rewarding, and challenging, parts of growing up. In this episode of Uncharted Parenting, we sit down with parenting author and educator Michelle Mitchell to explore how parents can help their children navigate friendship challenges with confidence.
Drawing on insights from her latest book, Friendship Smart: A Parent’s Guide, Michelle shares practical advice on when parents should step in and when they should step back, how to respond when a child experiences bullying or exclusion and the impact social media is having on friendships today. We also discuss the common mistakes well-meaning parents make and how to equip young people with the skills to build healthy, resilient relationships.
Whether you’re raising a primary school age child or a teenager, this conversation is packed with encouragement and practical takeaways for supporting your child through the ups and downs of friendship
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