On this week’s episode of the Raising Confident Girls podcast, host Melissa Jones dives into one of the most common (and often overlooked) challenges girls face at the start of a new school year: friendships. From shifting dynamics to the pressure of fitting in, Melissa explores how parents can help their daughters return to school feeling more connected, confident, and secure in their relationships.

With warmth and insight, Melissa shares practical ways to guide your daughter through the emotional ups and downs of social change—while also strengthening your role as her trusted support system.

Tune in to discover:

• Why friendship struggles are so common during back-to-school season
• How to help your daughter reconnect with old friends and build new ones
• What healthy friendships look and feel like (and how to spot the red flags)
• Simple ways to encourage open conversations about feelings and fears
• Why quality matters more than quantity when it comes to friendships

Whether your daughter is navigating new social circles or feeling unsure about where she belongs, this episode will give you the tools to support her emotional well-being, strengthen her confidence, and remind her she’s never alone.

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