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Dr Martha Deiros Collado

4 friendship anxieties your teenager may have and what to do to help, by a psychotherapist

A teenage girl sits hugging her school bag, looking anxious.

From BFFs to frenemies, the teen social scene is a whirlwind. But with a little support, they can turn those challenges into a foundation for healthy relationships in the future.

Remember those days of meticulously planned playdates and knowing every single one of your child's friends? Yeah, those days are long gone once they hit their teens. Suddenly, their social life is a bit of a mystery, so when friendship drama hits, it can be difficult to know how to help, especially if your teen’s not talking to you.

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