47 | 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Choose Healthier Friendships
Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies
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Show Notes
Hi Parents!
Worried your teen is choosing friends who aren’t the best influence? Maybe you’ve noticed changes in their mood, behavior, or values - and you’re not sure how to step in without being pushy or overbearing.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 ways to help your teen choose healthier friendships - without damaging your relationship or coming across as the controlling parent. These strategies are designed to empower both you and your teen with tools for self-awareness, communication, and decision-making.
We’ll talk about what to look for in a healthy friendship, how to open up conversations about peer pressure, and why some teens stay in toxic friendships even when they know it’s not good for them. Most importantly, I’ll walk you through how to support your teen in making better choices - while still honoring their growing independence.
By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more confident in how to guide your teen without lecturing or judging - and you’ll have practical ways to encourage relationships that uplift and support them.
Big hugs,
Monica Crnogorac
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