Friendship Smart: A Parent's Guide

'The most in-depth look at friendship I have come across.'
STEVE BIDDULPH, bestselling author of Raising Boys

THE ESSENTIAL FRIENDSHIP COMPANION FOR PARENTS OF TWEENS AND TEENS

For more than three decades, educator and bestselling author Michelle Mitchell has walked alongside young people navigating the complex world of adolescence.

In that time, one thing has become clear: strong, secure friendships require a sophisticated skill set - one that can't be left to chance. To truly thrive in the modern world, our kids need to be 'friendship smart'.

In this practical and inspirational guide, Michelle translates wide-reaching research into clear, accessible language. Complete with ready-to-use scripts, tools and visual diagrams, parents can now help tweens and teens:

- recognise quality friendships
- respond to drama and bullying with greater confidence
- navigate friendship changes and transitions
- understand how trust, boundaries and repair shape friendships
- know their own worth

The real gift of this book is not just solving today's friendship challenges, but equipping the next generation with principles they will carry for life.