{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Phases - A Parenting podcast with Dr Courtney","title":"Should I Let Them Figure It Out? Helping Kids Navigate Friendship Drama.","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4f8b6245\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1664,"description":"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:\nHow friendships change from younger elementary through middle school. \nWhy neurodivergent kids may need additional support navigating friendship and social situations. \nHow to know as a parent when you should step in and what to say to your kids. \nHow to coach kids to feel confident handling social situations independently. \nWhy it's important to check in with yourself to make sure you aren't projecting your own worries onto your kids. \nHave a question for us? Leave it here and we may answer it in our next Q&A. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JwgOtlLZu5zWNX31LsQ1rHvkxbTlPEzazaBSlcazEI8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzFj/ZmE3M2IzMTI0OWY4/MGViM2ZjMTE5ZDM1/MTc4Yy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}