Unraveling the Dynamics of Middle School Girl Friendships

Every girl is impacted by changing friendships in middle school, and it's hard as a parent to know how and when to get involved. In this episode,  therapist and mom of four girls, Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto,  shares her experiences and observations about the evolving nature of friendships among middle school girls.  We discuss the role of peer influence and developing independence in shaping friendship dynamics, as well as parents' role in supporting our girls through conflict, growth, and cultivating new friendships.

About the Guest
Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto is a school psychologist, therapist, author, and founder of Nurturing Girls. She uses her decades of experience to educate and coach moms of teenage girls to help them navigate the emotional rollercoaster of puberty and adolescence.

Learn more about Nurturing Girls at https://www.nurturinggirls.com/.
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