80. Why Friendships Shift in the Tween Years & How Single Parents Can Support That Transition

"This episode first aired under the original name, The Parenting Reset Show. Now we are the Single Parenting Reset podcast–supporting single parents of tweens and teens with real talk on screen time, communication and managing behavior."

Is your tween suddenly struggling with friendships—being left out, confused by shifting dynamics, or dealing with drama you don’t know how to fix?

This episode dives into the emotional rollercoaster of tween and teen friendships. Jessica, an expert in helping young people navigate social changes, joins Tess to unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface. Learn how to support your child as they move through the awkward, often painful, but totally normal transitions in peer relationships.

• Discover Jessica’s Friendship Pyramid and how it helps tweens identify safe, healthy connections.
• Learn how to support your child through friendship shifts, social pain, and party exclusions.
• Get real-world strategies to help your tween build self-awareness and emotional resilience in friendships.

Press play now to learn how to support your tween’s friendship journey—without overreacting or underestimating the emotional weight it carries.

You can purchase Jessica Speers book here - BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships

Friendship Pyramid - Friendship Pyramid.pdf 

You can find out more about Jessica Speer here - www.JessicaSpeer.com

Jessica Speers first interview can be found here - The Parenting Reset Show: 71.Navigating Middle School Years on Apple Podcasts

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