Your Questions About Positive Relationships, Answered

What do you do when your child is struggling to make friends, or causing drama in the ones they have? In this Q&A episode, Dr. Dave Anderson answers real questions from parents and caregivers about how to help kids build and maintain healthy relationships, from early childhood through the teen years.We cover:How to explain that not everyone will like you — and that’s okayWhat to do if your child doesn’t seem to have “real” friendshipsHow to support your child’s social life if you’re a shy parentHow to help a tween handle peer rejectionWhat to do when your teen gossips or ghosts their friendsHow to respond to “bossy” behavior in younger kidsWhy teen friendships can sometimes feel toxic — especially among girlsWhat to do when an older sibling is being unkindHow to recognize emotional dependence in friendshipsTips for supporting a child with ADHD who struggles sociallyWhether your child is 6 or 16, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you guide them toward strong, supportive friendships — and build the social-emotional skills they’ll use for life. Resources Mentioned:Friends & Socializing Resources for ParentsBeing a Good Friend – Hedgehog Land Episode — from our Emmy and Webby-nominated series for young kids, featuring music by Lake Street DiveSubmit a question for a future Q&A episodeBe sure to subscribe and check out last week’s main episode with Dr. Mandi Silverman: How Do I Help My Child or Teen Build Positive, Healthy Friendships?