Jan/Feb 2025 ~ Building strong friendships plays a key role in an adolescents emotional and social development. Positive peer connections serve as a protective factor in several areas of a child’s life. They offer emotional support, motivate academic engagement, and encourage healthy behaviors. To support adolescents in building friendships, it’s important to promote environments at both school and home that value being inclusive, respectful, and working together. This Snapshot will explore some of the complexities of adolescent relationships and offer practical strategies to support your child‘s social growth.
