Episode 003 - Disagreement Over Daughter Friend/Peer Relationships
Podcast Episode’s Synopsis:
Dr. Lisa Rice and Dr. Margaux Brown discussed what happens when you don’t like your daughter’s friend. Alert: You are entering a conflict zone! This triggers mothers’ defensiveness, worry, and protective nature. Daughters may feel frustrated, anxious, and that their opinions don’t matter. Margaux and Lisa discussed four common, unproductive communication patterns and ways to achieve more effective conflict management around this topic.
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Margaux’s Deeper Dive:
Moms often believe they know what’s going on inside their daughters because they know a lot about their daughters. When moms butt into their daughters’ friendships with good intentions, they can unknowingly squelch their daughter’s friendship skill development. Read more about stages of friendship and what you can do to support your daughter’s development of independent, mature friendships.
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