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End-of-Year Letdowns: Helping Girls Find Hope in Disappointment belonging conversation starter for parents end-of-school-year feeling overwhelmed friendship drama friendships mother daughter relationship teen problems tips for parents tips for teens Apr 30, 2025

Recently, I shared a post about the grief that comes with unmet expectations—especially around milestones like the end of the school year—and the response reminded me just how many girls (and their parents) are quietly carrying that same weight.

As the school year winds down, there’s a quiet pressu...