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Episode 2487:

Adina Soclof highlights the importance of listening to our daughters without judgment, giving them space to process their feelings and develop their own solutions. She also reassures parents that while external advice can be valuable, trusting their instincts is key so long as they remain open to reflection and growth.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/social-skills-girls-manage-friendships/ & https://parentingsimply.com/trust-your-parenting-instincts/

Quotes to ponder:

"People who know how to choose good friends look for steady confidantes, and people who like you for who you really are."

"When we empathize with our daughters and reflect back what they are saying, they can hear themselves think, they are also more likely to come to their own conclusions on how to manage their own social situations."

"If a parenting blog’s advice doesn’t feel right for you or for your kids, it probably isn’t. Trust your gut."

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