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May 27, 2022
BFF or NRF Friendship Truth #5
In BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships, I share nine “Friendship Truths.” These truths help kids (and adults) navigate relationships with more social awareness, whether it’s changing friendships, conflict, or mistakes. I’m diving into the nine Friendship Truths in this series of posts. Here are the posts about Friendship TruthsContinue reading "BFF or NRF Friendship Truth #5"
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April 25, 2022
BFF or NRF Friendship Truth #4
In BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships, I share nine “Friendship Truths.” These truths help normalize kids’ social experiences. Whether it’s changing friendships, conflict, or mistakes, they help preteens and teens understand it isn’t just them. Relationships are tricky sometimes. These truths do not eliminate discomfort or struggle. Instead,Continue reading "BFF or NRF Friendship Truth #4"
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March 24, 2022
BFF or NRF Friendship Truth #3
During the research phase of writing BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships, I honed in on nine “friendship truths.” These truths are simple but easy to forget, especially during times of struggle. I share these truths in my work and my book because they help normalize kids’ experiences. WhetherContinue reading "BFF or NRF Friendship Truth #3"
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February 17, 2022
The Friendship Pyramid
The definition of the word “friend” varies from person to person. Maybe it describes the people you spend time with or go to for support. To some, it describes classmates, teammates, or neighbors. To others, it’s all of the above. To add more complexity, people have different expectations and needs in friendship. This ambiguity makesContinue reading "The Friendship Pyramid"
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January 26, 2022
BFF or NRF Friendship Truth #2
During the research phase of writing BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships, I honed in on nine “Friendship Truths.” These truths are simple but easy to forget, especially during times of struggle. Friendship Truths I share these truths in my work and my book because they help normalize kids’Continue reading "BFF or NRF Friendship Truth #2"
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November 30, 2021
BFF OR NRF FRIENDSHIP TRUTH #1: Our Healthiest Friendships Feel Safe and Accepting
During the research phase of writing BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships, I honed in on “friendship truths” that are common yet unfamiliar to many. Truths such as “everyone develops friendship skills at a different pace” and “mistakes happen” are simple but easy to forget, especially during times ofContinue reading "BFF OR NRF FRIENDSHIP TRUTH #1: Our Healthiest Friendships Feel Safe and Accepting"
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September 16, 2021
What if my daughter doesn’t want to be friends with someone?
What if your daughter prefers not to be friends with someone? How do parents encourage their kids to be kind while also helping them respond to their own needs?
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August 13, 2021
Behind The Book BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)?
The celebrate the release of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships, here is a peek into the inspiration and research behind the book.
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July 27, 2021
Three Truths About Kids’ Friendships
Whether you are a child, teenager, or adult, friendship gets tricky sometimes. This article shares three friendship truths to guide kids as they head back to school. Our social lives are constantly evolving, especially during childhood and adolescence. Some changes are positive, like making new friends. Others are hard, such as dealing with conflict, betrayal,Continue reading "Three Truths About Kids’ Friendships"
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May 26, 2021
Helping Kids Re-Enter Their Post Pandemic Social World
With the pandemic and social distancing, many kids' social lives are in flux. This article shares how parents can best support their kids.
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