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Why Summer Feels Hard on Friendships (And How to Support Your Tween or Teen) parenting tips summer friendships teen frienships teen problems teen worries teenage anxiety teenage daughter feels left out by friends tips for parents tips for teens Jun 25, 2025

Summer is supposed to feel carefree, but for many tweens and teens, it can stir up unexpected friendship worries.

Without the daily rhythm of school, it’s easy for friendships to feel off balance:

  • Texts go unanswered.

  • Group chats slow down.

  • Friends are away on vacation, at camp, or s

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Laura Hayes

Founder, The Brave Girl Project

I'm a Life Coach, School Counselor, Yoga Teacher, and Mindfulness Educator passionately helping girls realize how truly wonderful and brave they are!

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