How can we help our kids (and ourselves) navigate the world of friendships? - with Michelle Mitchell, parenting expert & author
From Beyond the Bump · 1:04:35
Show by Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell
This week we are welcoming back author, speaker and parenting educator Michelle Mitchell, and her new book Friendship Smart: A Parent’s Guide, for a deep dive into friendships in the tween and teen years. From the drama of year seven to group chats that never switch off, it’s honest, practical and full of lines you’ll want to keep in your back pocket. We discuss… Why kids can tell you what makes a good friend but not how relationships actually work What puberty does to the brain, and why your voice becomes one of many in a teenager’s world Why “best friend” is a tricky label Kind vs nice: why honesty is sometimes the kindest option, and why conflict can be like exercise Don’t step into the boxing ring with a teenager What makes a great friendship: safety, chemistry and effort Changing schools, friends vs a fresh start, and why school is only one location Group chats, phones out of bedrooms and why nothing online is private Bullying, when to step in, and how to teach kids to be the safe person in the room Find Michelle: michellemitchell.org Instagram: @michellemitchell.author Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@jaydecouldwell) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcast Facebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.
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