Jessica Speer is a thought leader, speaker, and author with expertise in helping others cultivate healthy relationships. She has a master's degree in social sciences and is regularly featured in media outlets on topics related to parenting, social-emotional development, and friendship. In this episode, we discuss the meaning of friendship and related topics, including: *the difference between conflict and bullying *nine friendship truths *why social struggles intensity during adolescence *the seasonal nature of friendships *how parents, grandparents, and caregivers can support children experiencing friendship struggles *how to build healthy relationships And More... Learn more about Jessica, her books, and her work on her website JessicaSpeer.com