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Hey Parents, is friendship drama causing major emotional distress for your teenage daughter?

Welcome back to the Cultivating Resilient Teens podcast where we\\u2019ve talked a lot about how teenage girls are passionate problem solvers. But, as you know, there\\u2019s another side to the coin. So, we\\u2019re going to bravely and compassionately explore what the other side looks and feels like because if your daughter feels emotionally wounded or is utterly confused and in tears by her friend\\u2019s behavior, we want to help you through this.

It\\u2019s not unusual for my clients to talk about increased friend drama this time of year, as Springtime seems to invite a sense of newness, adventure and increased opportunities to socialize outside of school and home.\\xa0

Key Resources

Tricky social situations often cause teenage girls to be really hard on themselves, so in podcast Episode #18 2 Key Elements Your Daughter Needs to Design Healthy Social Scenarioswe tackle a topic that\\u2019s sometimes overwhelming and painful for teenage girls \\u2013 how to build authentic, fun and healthy friendships.\\xa0

Because as Dr. Christine Carter shares in her book, The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction, \\u201cConnection is the most important predictor of happiness that we have. It\\u2019s the most consistent finding that we have in a hundred or so years of research. Our overall wellbeing is predicted by both the breadth and depth of our real-life connections.\\u201d

A Better Way

And, because it\\u2019s important for me to be transparent AND remind you that tough, humble situations can also offer deep personal opportunities to grow \\u2013 when you\\u2019re ready \\u2013 I want to share a quick story with you. Once upon a time I was asked to talk to a group of teens about the importance of creating a more cohesive group environment because, as Dr. Carter\\u2019s research shows, authentic connections help everyone thrive.\\xa0 But I mistakenly assumed that because the coaches desired a more cohesive environment, the athletes did too.\\xa0 Needless to say, it didn\\u2019t matter how well constructed my message was, there were two key ingredients missing: 1.\\xa0 \\xa0 Readiness 2.\\xa0 \\xa0 Trust\\xa0

So, before you guide your daughter through the tumultuous teen-girl-friendship-waters, pause and ask yourself ...

Find the FULL podcast Show Notes on my website cultivatingresilientteens.com and give your daughter the support she needs to navigate these rough waters.

Podcast Resources:Episode #18 2 Key Elements Your Daughter Needs to Design Healthy Social Scenarios Dr. Christine Carter shares in her book, The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction Episode #16 Does Your Teenage Daughter Need a Strong Sense of Self to be Successful in Life?Quote: \\xa0\\u201cThese times can define us, diminish us, or develop us.\\u201d | Jim Kwik | Author of Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life | Founder and CEO of Kwik Learning Quote: Assertive communication\\xa0 Book: Fighting Invisible Tigers: A Stress Management Guide for Teens | Author Earl Hipp\\xa0

Here's to cultivating a more resilient teen for all of life's adventures!