Supporting friendships ending
Friendships often change as children grow. When a friendship ends, it can be upsetting.
You can support your child by:
- talking about what happened and how they feel
- helping them name and express their emotions
- reassuring them that it’s normal for friendships to change
It’s also helpful to talk about how to end a friendship kindly and how to seek support during that time.
The Managing emotions section can support you with recognising emotions and calming strategies.