Female relationships can be complex, difficult to navigate, and infinitely rewarding, especially for girls. It can be hard to tell friend from frienemy.
In a recent CBC News story, Dr. Melanie Barwick suggested that maintaining open communication with your daughter can help her feel comfortable talking about her friendships. "It is possible to provide supportive reassurance about the difficulties she is facing or will face in certain friendships, and it will likely be helpful and encouraging for her to learn that we have all experienced similar situations and learned from them," says Barwick.
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In a recent CBC News story, Dr. Melanie Barwick suggested that maintaining open communication with your daughter can help her feel comfortable talking about her friendships. "It is possible to provide supportive reassurance about the difficulties she is facing or will face in certain friendships, and it will likely be helpful and encouraging for her to learn that we have all experienced similar situations and learned from them," says Barwick.
Get tips on how to help your children navigate tricky relationships and read the full story.
Then, share your story. Are you concerned about your daughter's friendships? Do you feel she's being bullied?
More...