#13 (Back to School Series) Building Strong Friendships
Description
This week we’re starting a 4-part Back to School Series, beginning with one of the most important parts of school life: friendships.
Friendship is more than just finding people with common interests—it’s a skill kids practice and build over time. In this episode, I’m breaking down practical ways parents can guide their kids in learning to be good friends, while also protecting themselves from unhealthy dynamics.
We’ll cover: ✅ Why friendships are skills, not something kids are “just good at” ✅ Qualities of a good friend and red flags to watch for ✅ How parents can model and encourage everyday friendship skills like listening, compromise, and celebrating others ✅ Teaching kids to protect their hearts without losing their innocence ✅ Practical strategies for helping kids widen their circles, include others, and balance new and old friendships
By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tools and conversation starters to help your kids grow into kind, confident friends who also know how to set healthy boundaries.
✨ Next week: Part 2 of the Back to School Series—all about helping kids build conflict resolution skills.
Resources & Links:
- Follow along on Instagram @whatiwantmykidstoknow_pod for daily parenting tools and encouragement
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