Friends & Social Life
Friendships carry enormous weight in adolescence. These guides look at why social life can feel so high-stakes for teens and how parents can stay useful without taking over.
How do I help my teenager deal with peer pressure?
How peer pressure actually works for teenagers, and how parents can prepare their teen without banning friendships.
How do I help my teenager with friendship problems?
How parents can support a teenager through falling out with friends, social exclusion, or losing a friendship group.
How do I talk to my teenager about dating and relationships?
How parents can talk with teenagers about dating, respect and healthy relationships without shutting the conversation down.