# 98 - Tween & Teen Friendship Struggles: What to Say When She Feels Excluded

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Podcast: [RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-confident-teen-daughters-self-esteem-self-worth-mental-health-education-parenting-friendship-comparison-6949471)
Published: 2026-05-20T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1552

## Resource

From end-of-year parties and group photos to general friendship struggles and exclusion, these seasons can bring up a lot of hurt for girls… and heartbreak for moms too. In this episode, we’ll chat about: - what to say when your daughter feels left out - why validation matters more than fixing - how connection helps girls get through these times - and how to gently guide her toward healthy friendships, belonging, and hope 🧡 If you’ve been wondering how to support your daughter through friendship pain, this is for you. xo, Kristen Mentioned in this episode: - My Confidence Program for Girls/Moms: Learn simple tools that help your daughter build confidence and strengthen your connection... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident Resources: - Local Summer Confidence Camp! - Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters - FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms! You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching - Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10% - Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

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