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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Dr Courtney Tolinski (PhD, LP, NCSP — licensed clinical and school psychologist ) and her husband Scott make the science and psychology of parenting and human development fun.