Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking

Podcast #104: Parenting Through Friendships: Tips for Success
As parents, it’s natural to want to be involved in your child’s friendships, but how much is too much? In this episode, we talk to Stacy Thiry, a mental health clinician, to explore how you can actively support your child’s social life, from:
What to do when your child is struggling to make friends
Red flags that their mental health might be at risk
How to encourage the right kinds of friendships
Plus, how you can get involved—without overstepping—to help foster healthy social connections
Facilitating social opportunities and teaching emotional resilience in friendships

We’re talking practical ways you can stay engaged and model the healthy relationships your child needs to grow emotionally and socially.